nounπShareThe imagination."Her fancies often led her to imagine herself as a princess ruling a faraway kingdom. "mindphilosophyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn image or representation of anything formed in the mind."My sister's fancy of a perfect summer day involved sunshine, lemonade, and a good book. "mindphilosophyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn opinion or notion formed without much reflection.""He often acts on his fancies without considering the consequences, like quitting his job just because he felt bored one day." "mindattitudephilosophyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA whim."I had a fancy to learn to play the flute."mindattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareLove or amorous attachment."He took a fancy to her."emotionmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe object of inclination or liking."Her fancies always seemed to be things she couldn't afford: expensive shoes and designer bags. "attitudemindemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny sport or hobby pursued by a group."Trainspotting is the fancy of a special lot."sportgroupentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe enthusiasts of such a pursuit."He fell out of favor with the boxing fancy after the incident."entertainmentgrouppersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA diamond with a distinctive colour."The jeweler specialized in fancies, showcasing a rainbow of yellow, pink, and blue diamonds. "mineralgeologymaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThat which pleases or entertains the taste or caprice without much use or value."Her grandmother's attic was full of fancies - old dolls, beaded purses, and porcelain figurines that held sentimental value but little practical use. "entertainmentstylevaluecultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA sort of love song or light impromptu ballad."At the family gathering, Uncle Joe entertained everyone with old fancies he'd learned as a young man, singing lighthearted ballads about country life. "musicliteratureartentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareIn the game of jacks, a style of play involving additional actions (contrasted with plainsies).""During recess, Sarah showed the other kids how to play jacks with fancies, making it much more challenging than just plainsies." "gamesportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo appreciate without jealousy or greed."I fancy your new car, but I like my old one just fine."attitudevalueemotionmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareWould like"Do you fancy going to town this weekend?"attitudemindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be sexually attracted to."I fancy that girl over there."sexhumanbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo imagine, suppose."Fancy meeting you here!"mindactionphilosophyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo form a conception of; to portray in the mind."She often fancies herself winning the lottery and traveling the world. "mindphilosophyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo have a fancy for; to like; to be pleased with, particularly on account of external appearance or manners.""My little sister fancies the boy with the bright red shoes in her class." "attitudeappearancestyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo breed (animals) as a hobby."My grandfather fancies pigeons; he spends hours each day caring for his flock. "animalagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading