Fancied: meaning, definitions and examples

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fancied

 

[ หˆfรฆn.sdษชd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น imaginado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคฒเฅเคชเคฟเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช fantasiert

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dibayangkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัƒัะฒะปะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wyobraลผony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆƒณๅƒใ•ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท imaginรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ imaginado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท hayal edilen

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ƒ์ƒ๋œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุชุฎูŠู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™edstavovanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ predstavovanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆƒณ่ฑก็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ predstavljan

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รญmyndaรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตะปะตัั‚ะตั‚ั–ะปะณะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ›แƒแƒ’แƒแƒœแƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™sษ™vvรผr edilษ™n

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.