Fanciful

Pronunciation: /ˈfænsɪfəl/

Definitions of fanciful

adjective Fanciful is an adjective that describes something characterized by or showing fancy; capricious or whimsical in appearance.

Example Sentences

A1 The children enjoyed the fanciful story about unicorns.

A2 The artist's paintings were filled with fanciful colors and shapes.

B1 The author's fanciful imagination brought the fantasy world to life.

B2 The designer's collection featured fanciful patterns and textures.

C1 The director's fanciful interpretation of the classic play received mixed reviews.

C2 The scientist's fanciful theories challenged traditional beliefs in the field.

Examples of fanciful in a Sentence

formal The author's fanciful descriptions of imaginary worlds captivated readers of all ages.

informal I love watching movies with fanciful special effects that transport me to another world.

slang That story you told me about meeting a celebrity at the grocery store sounds a bit fanciful to me.

figurative Her fanciful dreams of becoming a famous singer one day kept her motivated to practice every day.

Grammatical Forms of fanciful

• past tense: fancied
• plural: fancifuls
• comparative: more fanciful
• superlative: most fanciful
• present tense: fanciful
• future tense: will be fanciful
• perfect tense: have fancied
• continuous tense: is being fanciful
• singular: fanciful
• positive degree: fanciful
• infinitive: to be fanciful
• gerund: fancifying
• participle: fancied

Origin and Evolution of fanciful

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'fanciful' originated from the Middle English word 'fantsy', which came from the Old French word 'fantaisie' and ultimately from the Latin word 'phantasia'.

Evolution of the word: Originally, 'fanciful' referred to something existing only in the imagination or whimsical. Over time, it has come to also mean imaginative or creative in a playful or quirky way.