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fancy

Pronunciation: [ˈfæn.si]

Word

Learn how to use fancy in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “appearance”

(adjective) when something is very special, elegant, or decorated. It's like when you wear your best clothes for a party; you want to look fancy.

Example

She wore a fancy dress to the wedding that made her look very beautiful.

Example

His t-shirt and jeans were not fancy for the formal dinner.

Example

Are you going to wear something fancy for the celebration?

Context: “desire”

(verb) to have a liking or attraction towards something. Like wanting to go to a fun amusement park or liking a special snack.

Example

I fancy going to the beach this weekend because I love the ocean.

Example

She doesn't fancy eating broccoli; she prefers carrots instead.

Example

Do you fancy a slice of cake after dinner?

Context: “imagination”

(noun) an imaginative idea or a wish about something that you would love to have or achieve. It's like dreaming about being a superhero or having a pet dragon.

Example

His fancy was to travel the world and see all the wonders.

Example

I had no fancy for climbing the highest mountain; it seems too hard.

Example

What was your biggest fancy when you were a child?

How to pronounce fancy

Pronunciation: [ˈfæn.si]

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