Fancied

/ˈfæn.sid/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To imagine or believe (something) to be the case, often without evidence.

She fancied that he was interested in her, despite his lack of attention.

To have a liking or preference for something.

He fancied a quiet night in rather than going out to the party.

To picture or visualize in the mind; to conjure up an image.

She fancied herself as a great artist, creating masterpieces in her imagination.

adjective

Imagined or fanciful; based on fantasy rather than reality.

He described a fancied adventure across the seas that never happened.

Derived from the Old English 'fancian', meaning to take, seize, or catch.

fancied up:

To dress or decorate in a more elaborate or attractive way.

fancy that:

Used to express surprise or disbelief about something.

To have a crush on someone.

I totally fancied him last summer.

To want something badly.

I fancied a new car after seeing that model.