fancy

³fancy

adj

fan·ci·erfan·ci·est

Definition of FANCY

1

: dependent or based on fancy : whimsical

2

a (1) : not plain : ornamental <a fancy hairdo> (2) : swanky 2, posh <a fancy restaurant> b (1) : of particular excellence or highest grade <fancy tuna> (2) : impressive <posted some fancy numbers> c of an animal or plant : bred especially for bizarre or ornamental qualities that lack practical utility

3

: based on conceptions of the fancy <fancy sketches>

4

a : dealing in fancy goods b : extravagant <paying fancy prices>

5

: executed with technical skill and style <fancy footwork> <fancy diving>

6

: parti-color <fancy carnations>

— fan·ci·ly \ˈfan(t)-sə-lē\ adverb

— fan·ci·ness \-sē-nəs\ noun

Examples of FANCY

1. He drives a big, fancy car.
2. <we're having a little get-together after the concert—nothing fancy>

First Known Use of FANCY

1646

Related to FANCY

Synonyms: complex, complicated, detailed, elaborate, intricate, involved, sophisticated

Antonyms: no-frills, simple, unfancy, unsophisticated

Related Words: elegant, exquisite, grand, magnificent, ornate, splendid; chichi, extravagant, exuberant, fancified, flamboyant, frilly, gimmicked (up), grandiose, ostentatious, overwrought, showy, souped-up; Byzantine, convoluted, involute, involuted, labyrinthian, labyrinthine

Near Antonyms: modest, plain, plain-Jane, plain-vanilla, uncomplicated; bald, bare, naked, unadorned, undecorated, unvarnished

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