Definition

Describing something that is imaginative, unusual, or related to fantasy, often in a way that is delightful or extraordinary.

Example

The fantastical creatures in the story captured the children's imaginations.

Conversation

Have you seen that new movie everyone is talking about?

Yeah, it was so fantastical and imaginative!

I loved how they created such a unique world.

Absolutely! The visuals were just stunning and really brought the story to life.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Fantastical → It is formed from "fantasy" (from Greek "phantasia", meaning imagination or appearance) and the suffix "-ical" (meaning relating to or characterized by). The word "fantastical" describes something that is characterized by imagination or is imaginative in nature.

Memory Tip

Think of 'fantasy' as relating to imagination, and remember that 'fantastical' means something that is imaginative or dreamlike.

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