fancied
About 1.62 uses per million words.
Meaning
- adjective Existing only in the fancy (“imagination”) or by social convention; imaginary, imagined; supposed; perceived rather than real.
The plant was named for its fancied resemblance to a Roman spear.
- adjective Organized, or (especially of attire) designed, to suit one's fancy or whim.
- adjective Having a fancy (“inclination, liking, or love”) for; desired, favourite.
- adjective Predicted to win or succeed.
the fancied team in the tournament
- adjective Designed in an artistic manner.
- verb simple past and past participle of fancy
Similar words
invented fictional fictitious made-up fabricated unreal wanted imagined envisioned dreamed
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