Cool MateFantastic vs This would be totally awesome
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Fantastic
Top 2,000 (common)A1adjective
This would be totally awesome
InformalTop 2,000 (common)
Most formal: Fantastic
| Fantastic | This would be totally awesome | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 /["/fænˈtæstɪk/"]/🇺🇸 /["/fænˈtæstɪk/"]/ | 🇬🇧 //ðɪs wʊd bi ˈtəʊtəli ˈɔːsəm//🇺🇸 //ðɪs wʊd bi ˈtoʊtally ˈɔsəm// |
| Meaning | Really great or awesome. | This would be really great. |
| Example | The movie was absolutely fantastic and I enjoyed every moment of it. | If we go to that concert, this would be totally awesome! |
| Register | Neutral | Informal |
| How common | Top 2,000 (common) | Top 2,000 (common) |
| CEFR level | A1 | - |
| Part of speech | adjective | |
| Collocations | be, feel, look, really, truly, utterly, be, look, seem, rather | totally awesome experience, it would be totally awesome, totally awesome time |
| Antonyms | terrible, awful, bad | - |
| Common mistakes | Using 'fantastic' to describe negative things, which is incorrect., Mixing up 'fantastic' with 'fantastical', which means imaginary or whimsical., Think it's only for extraordinary situations; it can also be used for nice, everyday experiences. | Using it in formal contexts where a more serious expression is needed., Overusing 'totally' to the point of sounding repetitive., Confusing 'awesome' with less intense words like 'nice' or 'good.' |
| Usage notes | Use 'fantastic' in everyday conversation to express that something is very good. It's appropriate for most contexts but can feel overly enthusiastic in formal writing. | Use this phrase to express excitement or enthusiasm. It's casual and best suited for conversations with friends or peers, not in formal settings. |
See it in real clips
Frequently asked questions: Fantastic vs This would be totally awesome
What's the difference between Fantastic and This would be totally awesome?
Fantastic: Really great or awesome. This would be totally awesome: This would be really great.
Which is more formal: Fantastic and This would be totally awesome?
Fantastic is the most formal of these.
Can you show an example of each?
Fantastic: The movie was absolutely fantastic and I enjoyed every moment of it. This would be totally awesome: If we go to that concert, this would be totally awesome!
Can I use Fantastic and This would be totally awesome interchangeably?
Not always. Fantastic and This would be totally awesome are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.