fancy (Meaning)
fancy (n)
something many people believe that is false
imagination or fantasy; held by Coleridge to be more casual and superficial than true imagination
a predisposition to like something
fancy (v)
imagine; conceive of; see in one's mind
have a fancy or particular liking or desire for
fancy (a)
not plain; decorative or ornamented
fancy (n.)
The faculty by which the mind forms an image or a representation of anything perceived before; the power of combining and modifying such objects into new pictures or images; the power of readily and happily creating and recalling such objects for the purpose of amusement, wit, or embellishment; imagination.
An image or representation of anything formed in the mind; conception; thought; idea; conceit.
An opinion or notion formed without much reflection; caprice; whim; impression.
Inclination; liking, formed by caprice rather than reason; as, to strike one's fancy; hence, the object of inclination or liking.
That which pleases or entertains the taste or caprice without much use or value.
A sort of love song or light impromptu ballad.
fancy (v. i.)
To figure to one's self; to believe or imagine something without proof.
To love.
fancy (v. t.)
To form a conception of; to portray in the mind; to imagine.
To have a fancy for; to like; to be pleased with, particularly on account of external appearance or manners.
To believe without sufficient evidence; to imagine (something which is unreal).
fancy (a.)
Adapted to please the fancy or taste; ornamental; as, fancy goods.
Extravagant; above real value.
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fancy Sentence Examples
- The painter's fancy took him to a realm of abstract shapes and vibrant colors.
- The chef had a fancy for creating dishes that were both beautiful and delicious.
- The singer had a fancy for the old country ballads that she had grown up with.
- The student had a fancy for learning new words and expanding her vocabulary.
- The traveler had a fancy to explore faraway lands and experience different cultures.
- The gardener had a fancy for growing exotic flowers and vegetables in his garden.
- The interior designer had a fancy for creating spaces that were both elegant and comfortable.
- The fashion designer had a fancy for creating clothes that were both stylish and unique.
- The chef had a fancy for creating molecular gastronomy dishes that were both innovative and delicious.
- The makeup artist had a fancy for creating dramatic and glamorous looks that would turn heads.
FAQs About the word fancy
something many people believe that is false, imagination or fantasy; held by Coleridge to be more casual and superficial than true imagination, a predisposition
complicated,detailed, elaborate, elegant, intricate,sophisticated, complex, magnificent, ornate, extravagant
plain, unsophisticated, modest,simple, modest, simple, plain, unsophisticated, no-frills, bare
The painter's fancy took him to a realm of abstract shapes and vibrant colors.
The chef had a fancy for creating dishes that were both beautiful and delicious.
The singer had a fancy for the old country ballads that she had grown up with.
The student had a fancy for learning new words and expanding her vocabulary.
