Fancied: meaning, definitions and examples
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fancied
[ หfรฆn.sdษชd ]
past tense
The word 'fancied' is the past tense of the verb 'fancy,' which means to have a liking or desire for something. It can denote an attraction or an inclination towards someone or something. Often used in informal contexts, 'fancied' implies a fleeting or whimsical affection. It is commonly used in British English, especially in expressions related to romantic or casual attraction.
Synonyms
desired, envisioned, imagined, liked, thought.
Examples of usage
- She fancied him at first sight.
- I fancied a slice of cake after lunch.
- They fancied going to the movies.
Translations
Translations of the word "fancied" in other languages:
๐ต๐น imaginado
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฒเฅเคชเคฟเคค
๐ฉ๐ช fantasiert
๐ฎ๐ฉ dibayangkan
๐บ๐ฆ ััะฒะปะตะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ wyobraลผony
๐ฏ๐ต ๆณๅใใใ
๐ซ๐ท imaginรฉ
๐ช๐ธ imaginado
๐น๐ท hayal edilen
๐ฐ๐ท ์์๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุชุฎูู
๐จ๐ฟ pลedstavovanรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ predstavovanรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๆณ่ฑก็
๐ธ๐ฎ predstavljan
๐ฎ๐ธ รญmyndaรฐur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะตะปะตััะตััะปะณะตะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ tษsษvvรผr edilษn
๐ฒ๐ฝ imaginado
Etymology
The term 'fancy' comes from the Middle English 'fancy,' which denotes imagination or whimsy, rooted in the Old French word 'fantaisie' and Latin 'phantasia,' meaning 'to make visible' or 'to appear.' Initially associated with imagination and creativity, the term evolved to encompass a sense of fondness or attraction. Over time, the verb 'fancy' emerged in the 17th century as a colloquial way to express liking or desire, especially in Britain. As it transitioned into various forms, such as 'fancied,' it maintained a playful and informal connotation in social and romantic contexts. This evolution reflects broader changes in language and cultural expressions of affection and attraction throughout history.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranked #11,638, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.
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