fancied

• Beschreibt etwas, das man sich wünscht, das einem gefällt oder das man sich einbildet; oft im Zusammenhang mit Vorliebe oder romantischem Interesse verwendet.

Describes something that is desired, liked, or imagined; often used in the context of having a preference or a romantic interest.

1. Liked or desiredB2informal

   Considered attractive or desirable; liked by someone.

   Begehrt

   • He was the most fancied candidate for the job.
   • She is a fancied actress among young audiences.
   • The team is fancied to win the championship this year.

   Synonymeadmiredcoveteddesiredfavoredlikedpreferredwanted

   Antonymedislikedhatedundesiredunwanted

2. Imagined or supposedC1formal

   Believed or imagined to be something, often without strong evidence.

   Eingebildet

   • The fancied threat turned out to be a false alarm.
   • His fancied superiority was not supported by facts.
   • They lived in a fancied world of luxury and ease.

   Synonymeallegedassumeddreamedenvisionedputativesupposed

   Antonymeactualgenuinerealtrueveritable

• Verb, das verwendet wird, um einen Wunsch oder eine Vorliebe auszudrücken oder um sich etwas vorzustellen bzw. anzunehmen.

A verb used to express a desire or liking for something, or to imagine or suppose something.

1. Like or desireA2informalbritish

   To feel a liking or attraction for someone or something.

   Mögen oder begehren

   • I really fancy that new dress in the shop window.
   • She fancies the boy from her chemistry class.
   • Do you fancy going for a walk this evening?

   Synonymecravedesirelikewant

   Antonymedespisedetestdislikehateloathe

2. Imagine or supposeB2formal

   To imagine or think something, often without strong evidence.

   Sich vorstellen

   • I fancy I saw a ghost in the old house.
   • He fancied that he heard footsteps behind him.
   • She fancied herself a great artist.

   Synonymebelieveconjectureguessimaginesupposesurmisesuspectthink

   Antonymeknowverify

Phrasal-Variantenfancy up