Synonyms for
Fancy
Definition
something that is elaborate or decorative
Synonyms & similar words
envision
plain
fantasy
illusion
visualize
picture
figure
gofor
phantasy
see
project
fondness
image
taketo
partiality
visualise
ornate
elaborate
decorative
posh
luxurious
lavish
fashionable
stylish
sophisticated
elegant
classy
upscale
extravagant
fanciful
fantastic
imaginative
fictitious
whimsical
fancied
liked
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- fancy dress
- fancy pants
- fancy a drink
- fancy meeting you here
- fancy that
- fancy footwork
- fancy goods
Word family
Usage note
As a verb, 'fancy' often implies a desire or liking, especially in British English. As an adjective, it describes something elaborate or decorative.
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Example sentences
- The fancy decorations made the party look beautiful.
- I fancy a cup of tea.
- The fancy restaurant was very expensive.
- She had a fancy hat on her head.
- He was driving a fancy car.
Quotes
The man who has no imagination has no wings. - Muhammad Ali
Imagination is the beginning of creation. You imagine what you desire, you will what you imagine, and at last, you create what you will. - George Bernard Shaw
Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere. - Albert Einstein