fancy

The word “fancy” has 2 syllables: fan-cy

It's pronounced as /ˈfæn.si/


What is synonym and antonym for fancy?

In the thesaurus, “fancy” has 44 synonyms and 22 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for fancy along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for fancy

Antonyms for fancy

  • abhor
  • aversion
  • detest
  • disgust
  • dislike
  • distaste
  • fact
  • hate
  • hatred
  • literalness
  • loathe
  • loathing
  • moderate
  • modest
  • plain
  • poor
  • reality
  • reasonable
  • simple
  • truth
  • ugly
  • unsophisticated

Meanings of fancy

  • noun
    1. The imagination.
    2. An image or representation of anything formed in the mind.
    3. An opinion or notion formed without much reflection.
    4. A whim.
    5. Love or amorous attachment.
    6. The object of inclination or liking.
    7. Any sport or hobby pursued by a group.
    8. The enthusiasts of such a pursuit.
    9. A diamond with a distinctive colour.
    10. That which pleases or entertains the taste or caprice without much use or value.
    11. A sort of love song or light impromptu ballad.
    12. In the game of jacks, a style of play involving additional actions (contrasted with plainsies).
  • adjective
    1. Decorative.
    2. Of a superior grade.
    3. Executed with skill.
    4. Unnecessarily complicated.
    5. Extravagant; above real value.
  • adverb
    1. In a fancy manner; fancily.
  • verb
    1. To appreciate without jealousy or greed.
    2. Would like.
    3. To be sexually attracted to.
    4. To imagine, suppose.
    5. To form a conception of; to portray in the mind.
    6. To have a fancy for; to like; to be pleased with, particularly on account of external appearance or manners.
    7. To breed (animals) as a hobby.

Example Sentences

  • She wore a fancy dress to the gala event.
  • He has a fancy for collecting rare coins.
  • The restaurant is known for its fancy decor and gourmet cuisine.
  • They stayed at a fancy hotel during their vacation.
  • The kids built a fancy sandcastle on the beach.

On this page you'll find 66 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to fancy, such as: abhor, appetite, aversion, care for, complicated, crave, creativity.

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fairyland

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  • bliss
  • delusion
  • dreamlands
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  • heavens
  • illusion
  • immortality
  • nightmare
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fancying

  • appreciation
  • conceit
  • concept
  • delusion
  • dreaming
  • enjoying
  • envisioning
  • fancy
  • formulation
  • illusion
  • imagining
  • impression
  • interpretation
  • liking
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  • notion
  • perception
  • picturing
  • pipe dream
  • realization
  • reverie
  • seeing
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