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Fabulist

/ˈfæbjəlɪst/ · noun

Meaning

A person who writes, tells, or extensively studies fables..

Definitions by Sense

  1. A person who writes, tells, or extensively studies fables.
  2. (figurative) A liar.

Example Sentences

That great fabulist and philosopher Aesop illustrated it by his fable of the bundle of sticks[…]
La Fontaine, the French fabulist, has a tale, La Mandargore, dealing with the erotic impact of the root.
The Infowars fabulist has been funneling millions out of his empire while claiming bankruptcy, the Sandy Hook families suing him say.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does fabulist mean?

Fabulist means A person who writes, tells, or extensively studies fables..

What is a synonym for fabulist?

Common synonyms include fabulator.

What is the opposite of fabulist?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use fabulist in a sentence?

That great fabulist and philosopher Aesop illustrated it by his fable of the bundle of sticks[…]

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