Meaning & Definition of word "Fancied"
Fancied
/ˈfæn.sid/
verb:
- 1. To imagine or believe (something) to be the case, often without evidence.
- Example: She fancied that he was interested in her, despite his lack of attention.
- 2. To have a liking or preference for something.
- Example: He fancied a quiet night in rather than going out to the party.
- 3. To picture or visualize in the mind; to conjure up an image.
- Example: She fancied herself as a great artist, creating masterpieces in her imagination.
adjective:
- 1. Imagined or fanciful; based on fantasy rather than reality.
- Example: He described a fancied adventure across the seas that never happened.
Etymology
●Derived from the Old English 'fancian', meaning to take, seize, or catch.
Common Phrases and Expressions
fancied up:
To dress or decorate in a more elaborate or attractive way.
fancy that:
Used to express surprise or disbelief about something.
Related Words
fancy:
To have a liking for; to imagine or conjure.
fancying:
The act of imagining or desiring something.
Slang Meanings of fancied
Meaning: To have a crush on someone.
● Example Sentence: I totally fancied him last summer.
Meaning: To want something badly.
● Example Sentence: I fancied a new car after seeing that model.