Word Meaning

fancy definition and meaning

n. The faculty by which the mind forms an image or a representation of anything perceived before; the power of combining and modifying such objects into new pictures or images; the power of readily and happily creating and recalling such objects for the purpose of amusement, wit, or embellishment; imagination.
n. An image or representation of anything formed in the mind; conception; thought; idea; conceit.
n. An opinion or notion formed without much reflection; caprice; whim; impression.
n. Inclination; liking, formed by caprice rather than reason; as, to strike one's fancy; hence, the object of inclination or liking.
n. That which pleases or entertains the taste or caprice without much use or value.
n. A sort of love song or light impromptu ballad.
v. i. To figure to one's self; to believe or imagine something without proof.
v. i. To love.
v. t. To form a conception of; to portray in the mind; to imagine.
v. t. To have a fancy for; to like; to be pleased with, particularly on account of external appearance or manners.
v. t. To believe without sufficient evidence; to imagine (something which is unreal).
a. Adapted to please the fancy or taste; ornamental; as, fancy goods.
a. Extravagant; above real value.

Crossword clues for fancy

- Costumes, ... dress
- Decorative or ornamented
- Elaborate notion
- Form a conception of
- Resplendent
- Unfounded belief