Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fancied
verb (past tense of fancy)
/ˈfæn.sid/
Definition
Imagined or thought of; believed or perceived in a certain way, often without firm evidence.
Examples
- She fancied herself as a great artist despite never having taken a class.
- He fancied that he could win the race, even though he hadn’t trained properly.
- The children fancied a treasure hunt in the backyard.
Meaning
To have an idea or belief about something that is not based on certainty or reality; a notion or a whim.
Synonyms
- Imagined
- Conceived
- Supposed
- Believed
- Wished
