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- [fan-see]
- /ˈfæn si/
- /ˈfæn.si/
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- [fan-see]
- /ˈfæn si/
Definitions of fanciest word
- noun plural fanciest imagination or fantasy, especially as exercised in a capricious manner. 1
- noun plural fanciest the artistic ability of creating unreal or whimsical imagery, decorative detail, etc., as in poetry or drawing. 1
- noun plural fanciest a mental image or conception: He had happy fancies of being a famous actor. 1
- noun plural fanciest an idea or opinion with little foundation; illusion: Her belief that she can sing is a mere fancy. 1
- noun plural fanciest a caprice; whim; vagary: It was his fancy to fly to Paris occasionally for dinner. 1
- noun plural fanciest capricious preference; inclination; a liking: to take a fancy to walking barefoot in the streets. 1
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Origin of fanciest
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English fan(t)sy, syncopated variant of fantasie fantasy
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Parts of speech for Fanciest
noun
adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
fanciest popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 74% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
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