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fanciful

[ˈfan.sɪ.fəl]

fanciful Definition

  • 1using the imagination rather than reason or experience
  • 2unrealistic or improbable
  • 3having 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

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Phrases with fanciful

  • 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.

  • 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.

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