Fancied

Pronunciation: /ˈfænsid/

Definitions of fancied

verb to have a particular liking or desire for something

Example Sentences

A1 She fancied a new dress for the party.

A2 He fancied himself as a great singer, but in reality, he couldn't carry a tune.

B1 After watching the cooking show, she fancied trying out a new recipe.

B2 He fancied a career in photography, so he started taking classes and practicing every day.

C1 The artist fancied creating a series of paintings inspired by nature and its beauty.

C2 She fancied the idea of traveling the world and experiencing different cultures firsthand.

Examples of fancied in a Sentence

formal She fancied the idea of studying abroad at a prestigious university.

informal He fancied trying out the new restaurant in town.

slang I fancied that guy at the party last night.

figurative The artist fancied a world where colors danced across the canvas.

Grammatical Forms of fancied

• past tense: fancied
• plural: fancied
• comparative: more fancied
• superlative: most fancied
• present tense: fancy
• future tense: will fancy
• perfect tense: have fancied
• continuous tense: is fancying
• singular: fancied
• positive degree: fancied
• infinitive: to fancy
• gerund: fancying
• participle: fancied

Origin and Evolution of fancied

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'fancied' originated from the Middle English word 'fancyen', which was derived from the Old French word 'fancier' meaning 'to like or desire'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'fancied' evolved to mean having a liking or desire for something, especially in a romantic or imaginative way.