Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
flight-of-fancy
noun
/flaɪt əv ˈfæn.si/
Definition
An idea or plan that is impractical or unrealistic, often fanciful and imaginative.
Examples
- The author’s latest novel is a flight-of-fancy that takes readers on a journey through a magical land.
- His plan to build a spaceship in his backyard was just a flight-of-fancy.
- While her proposals were creative, they often turned out to be mere flights-of-fancy.
Meaning
A whimsical or fanciful notion that is not grounded in reality, often referring to dreams or aspirations that are unlikely to come to fruition.
Synonyms
- whimsy
- fantasy
- daydream
- imagination
- illusion
