Fancy
English Translation from English to English dictionary online for the word Fancy
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1 n.
The faculty by which the mind forms an image or a representation of anything perceived before; the power of combining and modifying such objects into new pictures or images; the power of readily and happily creating and recalling such objects for the purpose of amusement, wit, or embellishment; imagination.
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2 n.
An image or representation of anything formed in the mind; conception; thought; idea; conceit.
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3 n.
An opinion or notion formed without much reflection; caprice; whim; impression.
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4 n.
Inclination; liking, formed by caprice rather than reason; as, to strike one's fancy; hence, the object of inclination or liking.
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5 n.
That which pleases or entertains the taste or caprice without much use or value.
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6 n.
A sort of love song or light impromptu ballad.
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7 v. i.
To figure to one's self; to believe or imagine something without proof.
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8 v. i.
To love.
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9 v. t.
To form a conception of; to portray in the mind; to imagine.
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10 v. t.
To have a fancy for; to like; to be pleased with, particularly on account of external appearance or manners.
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11 v. t.
To believe without sufficient evidence; to imagine (something which is unreal).
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12 a.
Adapted to please the fancy or taste; ornamental; as, fancy goods.
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13 a.
Extravagant; above real value.
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14 n.
The faculty by which the mind forms an image or a representation of anything perceived before; the power of combining and modifying such objects into new pictures or images; the power of readily and happily creating and recalling such objects for the purpose of amusement, wit, or embellishment; imagination.
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15 n.
An image or representation of anything formed in the mind; conception; thought; idea; conceit.
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16 n.
An opinion or notion formed without much reflection; caprice; whim; impression.
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17 n.
Inclination; liking, formed by caprice rather than reason; as, to strike one's fancy; hence, the object of inclination or liking.
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18 n.
That which pleases or entertains the taste or caprice without much use or value.
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19 n.
A sort of love song or light impromptu ballad.
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20 v. i.
To figure to one's self; to believe or imagine something without proof.
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21 v. i.
To love.
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22 v. t.
To form a conception of; to portray in the mind; to imagine.
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23 v. t.
To have a fancy for; to like; to be pleased with, particularly on account of external appearance or manners.
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24 v. t.
To believe without sufficient evidence; to imagine (something which is unreal).
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25 a.
Adapted to please the fancy or taste; ornamental; as, fancy goods.
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26 a.
Extravagant; above real value.