Synonyms for

Fancy

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

Definition

something that is elaborate or decorative

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

elaborate ornate luxurious sophisticated

Informal

flashy spiffy swanky dolled-up

Literary

resplendent sumptuous opulent

Antonyms

plain simple ordinary basic unadorned functional

Common collocations

  • fancy dress
  • fancy pants
  • fancy a drink
  • fancy meeting you here
  • fancy that
  • fancy footwork
  • fancy goods

Word family

noun fancy
verb fancy
adjective fancy

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.

Example sentences

  1. The fancy decorations made the party look beautiful.
  2. I fancy a cup of tea.
  3. The fancy restaurant was very expensive.
  4. She had a fancy hat on her head.
  5. 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

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