-Tastic

Pronunciation: /'tæstɪk/

Definitions of -tastic

adjective a suffix used to form adjectives that indicate a high degree of a quality, such as fantastic or terrific

Example Sentences

A1 The birthday party was fantastic!

A2 I had a fantastic time at the beach.

B1 The movie we watched last night was absolutely fantastic.

B2 The restaurant we went to had a fantastic atmosphere.

C1 The concert was truly fantastic, with amazing performances.

C2 The view from the top of the mountain was absolutely fantastic.

Examples of -tastic in a Sentence

formal The presentation was absolutely fantastic, showcasing groundbreaking research in the field.

informal The party last night was so much fun, it was just fantastic!

slang That new movie was tastic, it had me on the edge of my seat the whole time.

figurative Her performance on stage was pure magic, it was like watching a fantastic dream come to life.

Grammatical Forms of -tastic

• past tense: tastic-ed
• plural: tastic-s
• comparative: more tastic
• superlative: most tastic
• present tense: tastic
• future tense: will be tastic
• perfect tense: have been tastic
• continuous tense: is being tastic
• singular: tastic
• positive degree: tastic
• infinitive: to tastic
• gerund: tastic-ing
• participle: tastic-ed

Origin and Evolution of -tastic

First Known Use: 2001 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word '-tastic' is a blending of the suffix '-tastic' with fantastic, which is derived from the Latin word 'fantasticus' meaning 'imaginary or unreal.'

Evolution of the word: Originally used as a playful and informal way to emphasize something as being great or fantastic, '-tastic' has since evolved to be a common suffix used in modern slang to convey enthusiasm or excitement about something.