Definition of fancy - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
designdecorative or ornamented, not plain
- She wore a fancy dress to the party.
2.
stylespecial, unusual, or elaborate
- They stayed in a fancy hotel during their vacation.
3.
qualitysuperior in quality or impressive
- He drove a fancy car to the event.
Verb
1.
- I fancy a cup of tea.
2.
- She really fancies him.
3.
competitionUK think a competitor will winUK
- I fancy our team to win the match.
4.
imaginationUK imagine or suppose somethingUK
- I fancy that it will rain today.
Noun
1.
emotionUK liking or desire for someone or somethingUK
- She had a sudden fancy for ice cream..
2.
mind pictureDated UK imagination or mental imageDated UK
- Her fancy created vivid worlds in her mind.
3.
styleDated taste or judgment in art or dressDated
- Her fancy in fashion was admired by all.
4.
designelaborate decoration or detail in design
- The curtains had a lot of fancy frills..
5.
hobbiesUK group of enthusiasts for a hobbyUK
- The fancy gathered for the annual birdwatching event.
6.
foodUK small decorative cakeUK
- She served tea with a fancy.
7.
jewelryTECH. diamond with a unique colorTECH.
- He gifted her a rare fancy.
8.
musicTECH. UK composition for solo instrumentsTECH. UK
- The musician played a beautiful fancy.
Images of fancy
small decorative cake 
diamond with a unique color
Expressions with fancy
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something plain without special features
For dinner, we had nothing fancy, just sandwiches.
skillful and quick movements of the feet
The dancer's fancy footwork impressed the judges.
believe oneself to be good at something
He fancies himself a great chef.
someone who acts superior or pretentious
Don't be such a fancy pants, it's just a casual dinner.
be attracted to someone based on their action or behavior
He fancies her doing that at the party.
appeal to someone's taste or preference
The vintage camera tickled his fancy, so he bought it.
attract someone's interest or liking
The colorful painting caught her fancy immediately.
attract someone's interest or liking
The colorful painting caught her fancy immediately.
want to have an alcoholic drink
Do you fancy a jar after work?
expresses surprise at an unexpected meeting
Fancy bumping into you here at the mall!
expresses surprise at an unexpected meeting
Fancy meeting you here at the grocery store!
express surprise at meeting someone unexpectedly
Fancy running into you here at the mall!
surprised to meet you here
Fancy seeing you here at the mall!
used to show mild interest or curiosity
Fancy that, I didn't know you were an artist.
make more attractive or elaborate
She decided to fancy up her outfit with a bright scarf..
have romantic feelings for someone
I think he might fancy you.
sudden or impulsive idea
She had a flight of fancy and decided to paint her room purple.
I am not interested in your suggestion
I don't fancy yours, let's go with another plan..
gives someone pleasure or makes someone interested
If it tickles your fancy, you should try it.
short-lived enthusiasm or desire
Her interest in knitting was merely a passing fancy.
distinguish truth from imagination or falsehood
It's important to separate fact from fancy in news reports.
appeal to someone or attract their interest
The new movie really struck her fancy.
develop a liking for something or someone
She took a fancy to the new cafe in town.
seem interesting or attractive to someone suddenly
If the dress takes your fancy, you should buy it.
Origin of fancy
Old French, fantasie (imagination)
Terms with fancy included in their meaning
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fashion
wearing formal or fancy clothes
impressive language
difficult or fancy words used to impress
fashion
boot with fancy stitching worn by cowboys
fashion
wearing fancy clothes and makeup for a special event
fashion
dressed in fancy or elaborate clothing
fashion
dress in fancy or stylish clothes
clothing
related to wearing costumes or fancy clothes
style
looks fancy or expensive but is not in good taste
costly fancy
too expensive or fancy to suit personal taste or budget
appearance
dress or decorate oneself in a fancy or attractive way
clothing
dress oneself in fancy or elaborate clothes
fashion
dress someone in fancy clothes for an occasion
fashion
wearing fancy or formal clothes for an event
fashion
wearing very formal or fancy clothes
attire
somewhat formal but not too fancy
party event
event where people wear fancy clothes and act politely
job dissatisfaction
feeling undervalued in a job with a fancy title
clothing
wearing fancy or formal clothes
fashion
dressed in fancy or formal clothing
fancy dressing
decorate or dress in a fancy or elaborate way
decoration
decorated in a fancy way, often with many items
work
person with a fancy title but does basic office tasks
fashion
dressed in a fancy or showy way
fashion
wearing very fancy or elegant clothes
Examples of fancy in a sentence
They served the dessert on fancy plates. She wore a fancy dress to the gala. The restaurant served fancy dishes. The restaurant served fancy dishes with exquisite presentation. Do you fancy going out for dinner tonight? She didn't fancy the idea of a long walk.
I think he fancies her from the way he looks. Do you fancy going out with him? I fancy her to win the singing contest. Many fans fancy the underdog to take the trophy. Do you fancy a walk in the park? I fancy she will arrive late to the party. His fancy for vintage cars was well-known. A sudden fancy for travel took hold of her. His fancy led him to write stories. Children's fancy often knows no bounds. His fancy runs to simple, handmade furniture. The gallery reflected the collector's fancy for bright colors. The dress was adorned with fancy lace. The cake had fancy icing decorations. The fancy met monthly to discuss model trains. In Victorian times, the fancy of stamp collectors grew rapidly. He enjoyed a fancy with his afternoon coffee. The bakery displayed an array of colorful fancies. The auction featured a stunning fancy. Collectors seek out the most vibrant fancies. She composed a lively fancy for the piano recital. The fancy was a highlight of the evening concert.
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- French:chic, avoir envie, ...
- German:schick, mögen, ...
- Italian:elegante, piacere, ...
- Spanish:elegante, apetecer, ...
- Portuguese:vistoso, gostar, ...
- Chinese:华丽的, 想, ...
- Japanese:華やかな, 欲しい, ...
- Arabic:مُزَخْرَف, رَغِبَ, ...
- Hebrew:מְקוּשָּׁט, לִרְצוֹת, ...
- Russian:причудливый, хотеть, ...
- Ukrainian:вишуканий, хотіти, ...
- Hindi:सजा-धजा, मन होना, ...
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