Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

fanciful notion

phrase

/ˈfæn.sɪ.fəl ˈnoʊ.ʃən/

Definition

A whimsical or imaginative idea that is not grounded in reality.

Examples

Her fanciful notion of traveling to another planet inspired her to study astronomy.
The children’s book was filled with fanciful notions about talking animals.

Meaning

A fanciful notion is an idea that is formed more from imagination than from practical considerations, often characterized by a playful or unrealistic quality.