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fancies

/ˈfæn.siːz/

NOUN

1. Images or ideas formed in the imagination

Mental images, imaginative ideas, or conceptions that may be fanciful, unreal, or based on personal imagination.

1.1. Imaginary ideas and mental images

Ideas, pictures, or representations created in the mind rather than directly perceived through the senses.

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  • The children's stories were filled with magical fancies.
  • Her fancies often transformed ordinary places into imaginary worlds.
  • The artist expressed his strangest fancies through colorful paintings.

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1.2. Unrealistic beliefs or mistaken notions

Ideas or beliefs formed without sufficient evidence or careful reasoning, sometimes reflecting misconceptions or delusions.

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  • He entertained fanciful fancies about becoming famous overnight.
  • The report challenged several popular fancies about the historical event.
  • She eventually abandoned her fancies about an effortless career.

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  • speculations
  • conjectures
  • hypotheses
  • impressions
  • preconceptions
  • misbeliefs

NOUN

2. Whims or sudden preferences

Sudden, changeable, or unconventional desires, preferences, or impulses that arise without much deliberation.

2.1. Capricious desires and impulses

Sudden or unpredictable wishes and preferences that may change according to mood or passing inclination.

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  • She often changes her travel plans according to her latest fancies.
  • The designer's creative fancies produced several unusual clothing collections.
  • He spent his money on passing fancies that rarely interested him for long.

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NOUN

3. Liking, attraction, or affection

Feelings of liking, preference, admiration, or romantic and sexual attraction toward someone or something.

3.1. Personal preferences and particular likings

Specific interests, tastes, or preferences for particular people, activities, objects, or experiences.

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  • aversions
  • dislikes
  • distastes
  • disinclinations
  • antipathies

Examples

  • Her fancies in literature range from historical novels to science fiction.
  • The shop offers clothing to suit different tastes and fancies.
  • His unusual fancies often influence his choice of home decorations.

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3.2. Romantic or sexual attractions

Feelings of romantic affection, desire, or sexual interest directed toward particular people.

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  • aversions
  • dislikes
  • antipathies
  • indifference

Examples

  • His youthful fancies rarely developed into lasting relationships.
  • The novel describes the romantic fancies of several young characters.
  • She dismissed her early fancies as temporary infatuations.

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3.3. Objects of personal liking or desire

People, things, or experiences that attract someone's interest, please their taste, or become objects of their affection.

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  • favorites
  • preferences
  • objects of affection
  • desires
  • interests

Antonyms

  • dislikes
  • aversions
  • detestations

Examples

  • The collection includes several of her personal fancies.
  • His latest fancies include vintage watches and handmade furniture.
  • The shopkeeper displayed the customers' favorite fancies in the front window.

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NOUN

4. People enthusiastic about a particular sport or hobby

Groups of enthusiasts or followers devoted to a particular sport, pastime, or specialized interest.

4.1. Communities of hobby or sport enthusiasts

Groups of people who share a strong interest in a particular sport, hobby, or recreational pursuit.

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  • The fancies of pigeon racing gathered for their annual exhibition.
  • Different fancies organized competitions for their favorite breeds.
  • The event brought together several fancies devoted to traditional sporting activities.

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VERB

5. Verb form meaning likes, imagines, or supposes

Third-person singular present tense of fancy, meaning to like or desire something, feel attracted to someone, imagine something, or form an opinion about it.

5.1. Likes or takes pleasure in something

Finds someone or something appealing, enjoyable, or desirable.

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  • dislikes
  • detests
  • abhors
  • despises
  • rejects

Examples

  • She fancies classical music more than contemporary pop.
  • He fancies the idea of moving to the countryside.
  • The chef fancies traditional recipes with modern ingredients.

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5.2. Feels romantic or sexual attraction

Experiences romantic or sexual interest in another person.

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  • desires
  • craves
  • lusts after
  • is attracted to
  • is enamored of
  • is infatuated with

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  • dislikes
  • detests
  • is repelled by

Examples

  • She fancies her new colleague but has not told him.
  • He fancies someone who shares his passion for music.
  • The young character fancies the mysterious stranger.

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5.3. Imagines or forms a mental picture

Creates an image or conception of something in the mind, often through imagination or fantasy.

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  • She fancies herself living in a house beside the ocean.
  • He fancies a future in which technology solves many social problems.
  • The child fancies imaginary creatures living in the garden.

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5.4. Supposes or believes something

Thinks or assumes that something is true, often based on an impression rather than definite evidence.

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  • supposes
  • thinks
  • believes
  • assumes
  • presumes
  • reckons
  • surmises
  • conjectures

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Examples

  • I fancy that we have met somewhere before.
  • She fancies he is upset, although he has said nothing.
  • He fancies the journey will take less than an hour.

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  • speculates
  • infers
  • suspects
  • considers
  • ponders

5.5. Breeds animals as a hobby

Keeps and breeds particular animals as a recreational interest, often selecting them for desirable characteristics or exhibition.

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  • He fancies pigeons and regularly enters them in local competitions.
  • She fancies rare poultry breeds as a lifelong hobby.
  • The farmer fancies ornamental birds in addition to raising livestock.

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