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- Dictionaryfancy/ˈfansi/
adjective
- 1. elaborate in structure or decoration: "the furniture was very fancy"
- 2. (of a drawing, painting, or sculpture) created from the imagination rather than from life: archaic "I used to take a seat and busy myself in sketching fancy vignettes"
verb
- 1. feel a desire or liking for: "do you fancy a drink?" Similar
- 2. regard (a horse, team, or player) as a likely winner: British "I fancy him to win the tournament"
noun
- 1. a superficial or transient feeling of liking or attraction: "this was no passing fancy, but a feeling he would live by" Similar
- 2. the faculty of imagination: "he is prone to flights of fancy" Similar Opposite
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FANCY definition: 1. to want to have or do something: 2. to be sexually attracted to someone: 3. to think you are…. Learn more.
The meaning of FANCY is to have a fancy for : like. How to use fancy in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Fancy.
Fancy definition: ornamental; decorative; not plain. See examples of FANCY used in a sentence.
The noun names something that isn’t real. When someone likes or wants something, the verb can be used: “I fancy a cup of tea.” Doesn’t that sound fancy? Fancy is an old contraction of the word fantasy. You’ll often see this word used in the phrase “flights of fancy.”
Synonyms for FANCY: detailed, intricate, elegant, complicated, elaborate, sophisticated, complex, involved; Antonyms of FANCY: simple, unsophisticated, plain, modest, unfancy, uncomplicated, no-frills, naked.
1. a. Highly decorated: a fancy hat. b. Complex or intricate: the fancy footwork of a figure skater. 2. a. Elegantly fashionable or sophisticated: a fancy restaurant; a fancy way of asking for a loan. b. Of superior grade; fine: fancy preserves. 3. Excessive or exorbitant: paid a fancy price for the car. 4.
Definition of fancy verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
a superficial or transient feeling of liking or attraction this was no passing fancy, but a feeling he would live by (dated) a person or thing that one finds attractive people jostled to ride alongside their fancy a favourite in a race or other sporting contest the filly is already a leading fancy for next year's races the fancy (dated ...
Detailed meaning of fancy. It describes objects, designs, or styles that are characterized by intricate details, embellishments, or luxurious elements. When something is considered fancy, it often implies a sense of elegance, sophistication, or opulence.
Definitions of 'fancy' wanting, liking, or thinking. 1. If you fancy something, you want to have it or to do it. [mainly British, informal] [...] 2. A fancy is a liking or desire for someone or something, especially one that does not last long. [...] 3. If you fancy someone, you feel attracted to them, especially in a sexual way. [informal] [...]
