Fantasies: meaning, definitions and examples

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fantasies

 

[ หˆfรฆntษ™siz ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

in imagination

Fantasies are unrealistic and imaginative ideas or plans. They are often a product of creative thinking and can involve elaborate scenarios or stories.

Synonyms

daydreams, dreams, visions

Examples of usage

  • He often gets lost in his fantasies, dreaming up elaborate worlds and characters.
  • She enjoys writing fantasy stories filled with magical creatures and far-off lands.
Context #2 | Noun

sexual

In a sexual context, fantasies are thoughts or images that arouse sexual desire. They can involve a wide range of scenarios or situations.

Synonyms

erotic thoughts, sexual imaginings

Examples of usage

  • It's normal to have sexual fantasies, as they can add excitement and variety to a person's sex life.
  • Exploring your sexual fantasies with a partner can help deepen intimacy and communication.
Context #3 | Verb

imagine

To fantasize means to indulge in fantasy or imagine something unreal or improbable.

Synonyms

daydream, dream up, imagine

Examples of usage

  • She often fantasizes about traveling the world and experiencing new cultures.
  • Don't waste time fantasizing about the future; take action to make your dreams a reality.

Translations

Translations of the word "fantasies" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น fantasias

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคฒเฅเคชเคจเคพเคเค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Fantasien

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ fantasi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั„ะฐะฝั‚ะฐะทั–ั—

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ fantazje

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅนปๆƒณ (gensล)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท fantasmes

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ fantasรญas

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท fanteziler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ™˜์ƒ (hwansang)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃูˆู‡ุงู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ fantazie

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ fantรกzie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅนปๆƒณ (huร nxiวŽng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ fantazije

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fantasรญur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะธัะปะดะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒแƒœแƒขแƒแƒ–แƒ˜แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ fantaziyalar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ fantasรญas

Etymology

The word 'fantasies' originated from the Greek word 'phantasia', meaning 'imagination' or 'appearance'. Over time, the term evolved to encompass both imaginative ideas and sexual thoughts. Fantasies have long been a part of human creativity and desire, allowing individuals to explore unreal realms and enhance their experiences.

See also: fantasist, fantasize, fantasizer, fantasizing, fantastical.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,562, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.