Fancy
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈfæn.si/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Fancy is a noun meaning The imagination.
Meaning
The imagination.
More Meanings
- An image or representation of anything formed in the mind.
- An opinion or notion formed without much reflection.
- Love or amorous attachment.
- The object of inclination or liking.
- Any sport or hobby pursued by a group.
Example Sentences
For a time she could not soothe nor convince him that it was fancy.
In the Spring a livelier iris changes on the burnish’d dove; / In the Spring a young man’s fancy lightly turns to thoughts of love.
[…] But know that in the soul / Are many lesser faculties, that serve / Reason as chief; among these Fancy next / Her office holds […]
Her timbers were olden dreams dreamed long ago, and poets’ fancies made her tall, straight masts, and her rigging was wrought out of the people’s hopes.
Word Forms
- fancies
- fancie
- fansie
- fancier
- fanciest
- fancying
- fancied
Synonyms for fancy
Depending on context, synonyms include conception, thought, idea, impression, boutade, caprice.
Antonyms for fancy
Common opposites include plain, simple.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include fanciful, dressy, fantasy, fussy, flamboyant, showy.
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