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10 Language-to-English DictionariesFancifulness
/ˈfæn.sɪ.fəl.nəs/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The quality of being whimsical, imaginative, or characterized by unsupported notions rather than reality.
"Her writing is known for its charming fancifulness and vivid depiction of magical realms." - 2
The tendency to form fanciful ideas or unrealistic plans.
"He had to ground his business strategy in reality rather than mere fancifulness."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the adjective 'fanciful', combining 'fancy' (ultimately from Old French 'phantasie', from Greek 'phantasia') with the suffix '-ful', plus the Old English nominal suffix '-nes(s)' denoting a state or quality. The term emerged during the modern English period to describe the propensity for indulging in whimsical or imaginative creations.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Fancifulness" is said worldwide
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fantaisie
Transliteration: fã.tɛ.zi
"La fantaisie de ses dessins enchante les enfants."
Launigkeit
Transliteration: ˈlaʊ̯nɪçkaɪ̯t
"Seine künstlerische Launigkeit machte ihn berühmt."
fantasiosità
Transliteration: fan.ta.zjo.ziˈta
"La fantasiosità del progetto ha sorpreso la giuria."
fantasía
Transliteration: fan.taˈsi.a
"El libro está lleno de una gran fantasía y color."
fantasiosidade
Transliteration: fã.tɐ.zi.u.ziˈda.dʒi
"A fantasiosidade daquela história encantou a todos."
कल्पनाशीलता
Transliteration: kalpanashilata
Script: हिंदी देवनागरी
"उसकी रचनाओं में एक अद्भुत कल्पनाशीलता दिखाई देती है।"
异想天开
Transliteration: yì xiǎng tiān kāi
Script: 中文汉字
"他的计划充满了异想天开的色彩。"
공상성
Transliteration: gongsangseong
Script: 한국어 한글
"그 소설은 독특한 공상성을 지니고 있다."
空想性
Transliteration: kūsōsei
Script: 日本語
"彼の芸術作品には強い空想性が見られる。"
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