adjective
Uncommon
fancied
FAN-sihd
Fancied (adjective) means existing only in the imagination. Example: “His fancied grievances kept him up at night.”
adjective
1
Existing only in the imagination.
"His fancied grievances kept him up at night."
2
Expected or tipped to win.
"The fancied horse finished last."
3
British informal: found attractive.
"She was the girl he'd fancied since school."
How to use fancied
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither imagined/made-up, expected to succeed (especially in racing/sports betting), or (informally) someone you're attracted to.
UK vs US
The "attracted to" sense is mainly British informal usage.
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Etymology
From fancy + -ed.
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What does “fancied” mean?
The word “fancied” means existing only in the imagination. In plain terms, either imagined/made-up, expected to succeed (especially in racing/sports betting), or (informally) someone you're attracted to.
How do you pronounce “fancied”?
“Fancied” is pronounced FAN-sihd (/ˈfænsɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “fancied” in a sentence?
Here is “fancied” used in a sentence: “His fancied grievances kept him up at night.”
What part of speech is “fancied”?
“Fancied” is an adjective.
Is “fancied” a common word?
“Fancied” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “fancied” have?
“Fancied” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: existing only in the imagination.
