Synonyms of fancy
78 similar words · 2 opposite words
Another word for fancy is thought. Other synonyms of fancy are conception, idea, impression, boutade and caprice.
Synonyms and similar words for fancy
nounAn image or representation of anything formed in the mind.
nounAn opinion or notion formed without much reflection.
nounA whim.
- boutadeA sudden outbreak or outburst; a caprice, a whim.
- caprice
- capriccioA fantastical thing or work.
- conceitQuickness of apprehension; active imagination; lively fancy.
- fangleSomething newly fashioned; a novelty, a new fancy.
- flisk Scotland
- freakAn enthusiast, or person who has an obsession with, or extreme knowledge of, something.
- kink
- lark
- vagaryAn impulsive or illogical desire; a caprice or whim.
- whim
- whim-whamA whim or fancy.
- whimsy
- crotchet archaicA whim or a fancy.
- delirament obsoleteA wandering of the mind; a crazy fancy.
- figary obsoleteA whim or eccentricity.
- maggot obsoleteA whimsy or fancy.
- megrim rareA fancy, a whim, a caprice.
- spleen obsolete
- toy obsoleteA vague fancy, a ridiculous idea or notion; a whim.
nounLove or amorous attachment.
- affinity
- bagOne's preference.
- bent
- love
- cup of coffee
- cup of joe
- cup of teaAn activity or domain in which someone is interested or skilled in; one's personal preference.
- dish informalSomething that fits someone's tastes, interests, or abilities.
- jamThat which one particularly prefers, desires, enjoys, or cares about.
- liking
- partiality
- penchant
- tilt US
- predilectionA condition of favoring or liking; a tendency towards; proclivity; predisposition.
- predispositionThe state of being predisposed or susceptible to something, especially to a behavior or a health condition.
- preference
- proclivityA predisposition or natural inclination, propensity, or a predilection; especially, a strong disposition or bent.
- propensityAn inclination, disposition, tendency, preference, or attraction.
- shine slangA liking for a person; a fancy.
- taste
- thing informal
- propension rarePropensity.
nounAny sport or hobby pursued by a group.
- hobby
- amusementAn activity that is entertaining or amusing, such as dancing, gunning, or fishing.
- avocationA hobby or recreational or leisure pursuit.
- diversion
- divertisementFun; amusement; recreation.
- pastimeSomething which amuses, and serves to make time pass agreeably.
- pursuitA hobby or recreational activity, done regularly.
- kill-time obsoleteSomething which amuses, and serves to make time pass agreeably.
- sport obsoleteSomething fun, pastime; amusement.
nounThe enthusiasts of such a pursuit.
- admirer
- aficionadoA person who likes, knows about, and appreciates a particular interest or activity (originally bullfighting); a fan or...
- buffA person who is very interested in a particular subject.
- connoisseurA specialist in a given field whose opinion is highly valued, especially in one of the fine arts or in matters of taste.
- enthusiast
- devotee
- maniac
- fan
- fanaticA person who is zealously enthusiastic for some cause.
- fancier
- fiend
- geek
- junkie
- partisan
- rooter US, slang
- zealot
adjectiveDecorative, or featuring decorations, especially intricate or diverse ones.
- decorative
- ornateElaborately ornamented, often to excess.
adjectiveOf a superior grade.
adjectiveUnnecessarily complicated.
- highfalutinSelf-important, pompous; arrogant or egotistical.
verbWould like; have a desire for.
verbTo be sexually, aesthetically or romantically attracted to.
- like USTo find attractive; to prefer the company of; to have mild romantic feelings for.
verbTo form a conception of; to portray in the mind.
- imagineTo form a mental image of something; to envision or create something in one's mind.
Opposite of fancy
Meaning of fancy
- noun The imagination.
- noun An image or representation of anything formed in the mind.
- noun An opinion or notion formed without much reflection.
fancy in other languages
Questions about synonyms of fancy
- What is another word for fancy?
- Fancy has 78 synonyms on Word.ws, such as thought, conception, idea, impression, boutade, caprice, capriccio and conceit.
- What is the opposite of fancy?
- The opposite of fancy is plain. Other antonyms of fancy are simple.
- What does fancy mean?
- Fancy means the imagination.
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