fanciful
2 synonyms and 4 antonyms for fanciful, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adjective — Based on imagination rather than fact or reality.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use fanciful
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
fanciful notion
fanciful idea
Etymology
From fancy + -ful.
Full origin of fanciful →Frequently asked questions
What does “fanciful” mean?
The word “fanciful” means based on imagination rather than fact or reality. In plain terms, imaginative to the point of being unrealistic or made-up.
How do you pronounce “fanciful”?
“Fanciful” is pronounced FAN-sihfl (/ˈfænsɪfl̩/ in IPA).
How do you use “fanciful” in a sentence?
Here is “fanciful” used in a sentence: “The report dismissed the plan as fanciful and unworkable.”
What part of speech is “fanciful”?
“Fanciful” is an adjective.
