What does phantasy mean?
Phantasy means Archaic spelling of fantasy..
Phantasy
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
Archaic spelling of fantasy..
Definitions by Sense
- Archaic spelling of fantasy.
- (psychology) The innate, mental image of an object; the link between instinct and reality.
Example Sentences
What generous self-sacrifice—what a world of gentle affection, were now called forth in Emily by a moment's phantasy, whose life depended on that frailest of frail things, a coquette's vanity!
Yet his passion for her had grown fiercer than ever, and he swore to himself that he would win her back from her phantasies.
[…] what man has hitherto known only in febrile phantasy and tenuous legend?
By later Kleinians and critics alike, phantasy is often seen as identical to Freud's concept of psychic reality.
However, Klein's phantasy is not exactly Lacan's imaginary fantasy; it is, I think, more than that.
Synonyms for phantasy
Antonyms for phantasy
Related Words
Word Forms
- phantasies
- phantasying
- phantasied
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for phantasy?
Common synonyms include fancy, illusion, fantasy.
What is the opposite of phantasy?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use phantasy in a sentence?
What generous self-sacrifice—what a world of gentle affection, were now called forth in Emily by a moment's phantasy, whose life depended on that frailest of frail things, a coquette's vanity!
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