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fabulist

/ˈfæbjʊlɪst/

/ˈfæbjəlɪst/

Translations

fabulistnoun

fabulists

/ˈfæbjʊlɪst/

/ˈfæbjəlɪst/

fabuliste

Aesop is one of the most famous fabulists in history, known for his moral tales.

Ésope est l’un des fabulistes les plus célèbres de l’histoire, connu pour ses récits moraux.

Additional translations

fabulateurSe dit d’une personne qui invente des récits mensongers.

Synonyms

fabulistadjective

more fabulist

Comp.

most fabulist

Super.

/ˈfæb.jʊ.lɪst/

/ˈfæb.jə.lɪst/

Used attributively to describe something related to fables or characterized by invention and fiction

fabulisteDans un contexte littéraire, qualifie ce qui relève de la fable ou du registre des fables.

The novel offers a fabulist retelling of ancient myths.

Le roman propose une réécriture fabuliste des mythes anciens.

Additional translations

mensongerS’emploie pour une affirmation ou une version fabriquée, trompeuse ou fausse.

Synonyms

Definitions

fabulistnoun

A person who composes or relates fables.

Aesop is one of the most famous fabulists in history, known for his moral tales.

A person who invents elaborate, dishonest stories; a liar.

The politician was often regarded as a fabulist, spinning tales that were far from the truth.

fabulistadjective

Relating to or characteristic of fables; fictitious or invented.

The novel offers a fabulist retelling of ancient myths.

(Of a statement or claim) fabricated or deceitfully invented; untrue.

The report was based on fabulist allegations with no evidence.