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fancier

/ˈfæn.si/

2 entries

adjective

fancy/ˈfæn.si/B1formal
  • ruОписывает что-то изысканное, декоративное или дорогое; также может означать испытывать желание или симпатию к чему-либо.

Describes something that is elaborate, decorative, or expensive; can also mean to have a desire or liking for something.

  1. Elaborate or decorativeA2informal

    Having a lot of decoration or intricate details; not plain.

    ruИзысканный

    • She wore a fancy dress to the party.
    • The restaurant served a fancy five-course meal.
    • He bought a fancy watch with a gold strap.

    Synonymsbaroquedecorativeelaborateflamboyantfussyintricatelavishluxuriousornamentalornateostentatiousshowysumptuous

    Antonymsplainsimple

  2. High quality or expensiveA2informal

    Expensive, luxurious, or of high quality.

    ruРоскошный

    • They stayed at a fancy hotel in the city center.
    • She drives a fancy sports car.
    • The menu was too fancy for my taste.

    Synonymsdeluxeelegantexpensiveextravagantlavishluxuriousposhritzyupscale

    Antonymscheapinferiorplainshabbysimple

  3. Sophisticated or complexB1informal

    Requiring skill or intelligence; not simple.

    ruИскусный

    • He used some fancy footwork to avoid the tackle.
    • The software has a lot of fancy features.
    • She came up with a fancy solution to the problem.

    Synonymscomplexcomplicatedelaborateintricateinvolvedsophisticated

    Antonymsbasicmodestordinaryplainsimpleuncomplicated

Forms
  • fancier comparative form
  • fanciest superlative form

noun

/ˈfæn.si.ər/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее человека, который проявляет сильную симпатию, интерес или энтузиазм к какому-либо предмету, деятельности или вещи.

A noun referring to a person who has a strong liking or enthusiasm for a particular subject, activity, or thing.

  1. Enthusiast or devoteeB2formal

    A person who has a strong liking or enthusiasm for a particular subject, activity, or thing.

    ruЛюбитель

    • He is a pigeon fancier and breeds them as a hobby.
    • The art fancier spent hours admiring the paintings.
    • She is a fancier of rare books and collects them.

    Synonymsaddictadmireraficionadobuffdevoteeenthusiastfanfanatichobbyistlover

Forms
  • fanciers plural form
  • fanciers' possessive plural form
  • fancier's possessive singular form