fanciful

[ˈfan.sɪ.fəl]

fanciful Definition

• 1. using the imagination rather than reason or experience
• 2. unrealistic or improbable
• 3. having a decorative or ornamental design

Using fanciful: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "fanciful" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The story was too fanciful to be believed.

• Example

  She has a fanciful imagination.

• Example

  The dress had a fanciful design with lots of frills and lace.

fanciful Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for fanciful

• imaginative
• whimsical
• fantastical

Antonyms for fanciful

• realistic
• practical
• down-to-earth

Phrases with fanciful

• fanciful notion

  an idea that is not based on reality or practicality

  Example

  His plan to build a house on the moon was just a fanciful notion.

• fanciful tale

  a story that is imaginative or unrealistic

  Example

  The children were captivated by the fanciful tale of the talking animals.

• fanciful creature

  a mythical or imaginary animal

  Example

  The unicorn is a fanciful creature that has captured the imaginations of people for centuries.

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Summary: fanciful in Brief

The term 'fanciful' [ˈfan.sɪ.fəl] describes something that is imaginative or unrealistic, often based on the imagination rather than reason or experience. It can also refer to something that has a decorative or ornamental design. Examples include 'The story was too fanciful to be believed' and 'The dress had a fanciful design with lots of frills and lace.' Phrases like 'fanciful notion' and 'fanciful creature' extend the meaning of the word into the realm of ideas and mythology.