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Fanciful

Verb / ˈfænsɪfʌl / Another word for fanciful — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Fanciful means using your imagination to create something that is not real or not likely to happen.

Synonyms & similar words

imaginary notional imaginative whimsical fantastic dreamy unrealistic creative inventive fictitious fancied illusory chimerical visionary romantic idealistic utopian quixotic poetic mythical legendary fabled

Example sentences

  1. The artist drew a fanciful picture of a dragon.
  2. She had a fanciful idea about a world made of candy.
  3. The book had a fanciful story about a talking dog.
  4. The little boy had a fanciful imagination and could make up stories for hours.
  5. The princess wore a fanciful dress with lots of sparkles and glitter.

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