Adjectives that start with F

Something is fabulous if it is outrageously good. Bright, bold clothes are often described as fabulous. The little girl in the picture looks fabulous.

Something is fake if it is not real or genuine. Some fakes are a copy or imitation of the original, like a forgery of a painting or counterfeit money. Many fake things pretend to be real, like mock or fake fur made from polyester instead of real fur made from animal skins. Sometimes you cannot tell the difference between something real and something fake without examining it closely, such as a gold-plated ring and a solid gold ring. The flowers in the picture are fake. Most fakes and imitations are considered to be much less valuable than the real thing.

Someone or something is famous if a lot of people have heard of them. Famous people are often seen on TV and in movies, while famous places have a lot of people visit them.

Someone is fat if they are much larger than they should be. People and animals that are too fat tend to be unhealthy. You usually get fat by eating too much food and not getting enough exercise. The opposite of fat is thin.

Something is fertile if it can produce offspring. Land is described as fertile if it can be used to grow vigorous, healthy plants that yield good crops.