FANCIED Synonyms: 90 Similar and Opposite Words

fancied

verb

Definition of fancied

past tense of fancy

as in imagined

to form a mental picture of try to fancy, if you can, our mother on an elephant when she was touring India

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as in enjoyed

to take pleasure in the teacher didn't fancy the idea of failing the student, even if he was the class clown

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Recent Examples of fancied Of the four teams in the semi-finals, Argentina are the least-fancied to win the World Cup at 9/2. — Graham Ruthven, New York Times, 15 July 2026 The problem with Dolan, this person confided, was that the owner fancied himself knowledgeable about basketball. — Michael Powell, The Atlantic, 3 June 2026 The place first opened 93 years ago when Jack Fry, a guy who fancied boxing, gambling and horse racing, opened a tavern with his wife, Flossie. — Usa Today Network, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026 Brian would ask him as a homosexual thing—a good-looking boy who Brian fancied. — Joe Hagan, Vanity Fair, 27 Feb. 2026 In the years following, Francesca and John's cousin Michael Stirling, who always fancied her, grow closer, and eventually their relationship progresses from friendship to courtship. — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 31 Jan. 2026 Defending European champion Spain is fancied to do well, as is defeated European finalist England. — Don Riddell, CNN Money, 5 Dec. 2025

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For too long, conversations about Africa and aerospace have begun with what the continent supposedly lacks, while African women have been imagined as spectators or beneficiaries instead of astronauts and engineers.

— Wanjiku Chebet Kanjumba, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 July 2026
Whether real or imagined, the stigma is there, making this particular crisis one that Taco Bell needs to address in full force.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 17 July 2026

Definition of imagined

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Root actually enjoyed being back in charge at the Oval last month even though he was dealt the toughest of hands having to lead a side against New Zealand that included three Test debutants and two other players with only one appearance each.

— Paul Newman, New York Times, 24 July 2026
The South Florida fruits are mostly enjoyed fresh by home gardeners, but they’ve also been baked into French fries — and even turned into vodka.

— Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026

Definition of enjoyed

Verb

For the most part, Davis says, fans liked it when it was introduced.

— Jasmine Garsd, NPR, 17 July 2026
A lot of people in the south and southwest suburbs who either liked trains or just wanted to see the Big Boy in action lined streets and fields along the route to see the Union Pacific treasure in action.

— Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026

Definition of liked

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Rather than a concert, Benton envisioned the evening as a community dance party featuring four veteran Kansas City DJs spinning classic funk, R&B and early hip-hop.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026
Nearly a century ago, John Maynard Keynes envisioned technology leading to abundance and more leisure, freeing humanity for deeper purpose.

— Belonging Forum, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of envisioned

Verb

Cena went a bit too ‘method’ with his heel persona, becoming cold, mean, and detached to the audience that loved him.

— Darren Cooper, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Vienna received perfect scores for healthcare and education, and like Copenhagen, is loved for its walkability and reliable, safe public transportation.

— Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 23 July 2026

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