My friend thinks it is, but I have to say that I think not.
2006-08-07 07:11:54 · 14 answers · asked by Ian B 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
If we go back to the words' origins, yes, "fabulous" would probably win:
"amazing" means "causing wonder, astonishment; surprising"
"fabulous" means "suggesting a fable [Latin fabula]; scarcely believable"
In modern meaning and practice, there is scarcely any difference (esp. when "fabulous" is used to describe a vacation!)
2006-08-07 08:16:33 · answer #1 · answered by bruhaha 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you are describing two different things. If a dog came up to you and said, hello. That would be amazing.
If a girl got a new back dress and looked really great in it and asked her friends how do I look? that would be fabulous. see the difference?
2006-08-07 14:20:24 · answer #2 · answered by cutiepie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, it IS a little more gay, but I'd say it's better. Things could be really really bad but still be amazing. Like the democrats. I'm amazed at some of the crap they say just to get back into power.
2006-08-07 14:17:06 · answer #3 · answered by BigRichGuy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fabulous means extremely pleasing or successful, and amazing means great wonder or astonishing
2006-08-07 14:21:57 · answer #4 · answered by SuzzyLou 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fabulous normally refers to good in a dazzling/glam sort of way...
Amazing however can be something you are looking at that is Amazing because it's mind-boggling good ...or mind boggling bad...or just straight-up mind-boggling..
But Fabulous....normally is referring to a sequined gown or a pink feathered boa...lol
2006-08-07 14:17:56 · answer #5 · answered by svmainus 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
amazing is better because a person can get infinite possibilities out of the word amazing.
2006-08-07 14:21:43 · answer #6 · answered by wolf 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my opinion, amazing is a better word and expresses what you can't your eyes can't put into words.
2006-08-07 14:17:05 · answer #7 · answered by EVEI 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES,definitely but it is not the word's your feelings,so depends on the situation.
2006-08-07 14:14:53 · answer #8 · answered by eskay 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes man
2006-08-11 11:45:48 · answer #9 · answered by blackknightninja 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, but phanominal beats them both.
2006-08-07 14:17:45 · answer #10 · answered by Darin E 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋