fancy

• Descreve algo sofisticado, decorativo ou caro; também pode significar ter vontade ou simpatia por algo.

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.

   Chique

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbaroquedecorativeelaborateflamboyantfussyintricatelavishluxuriousornamentalornateostentatiousshowysumptuous

   Antônimosplainsimple

2. High quality or expensiveA2informal

   Expensive, luxurious, or of high quality.

   Chique

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

   Sinônimosdeluxeelegantexpensiveextravagantlavishluxuriousposhritzyupscale

   Antônimoscheapinferiorplainshabbysimple

3. Sophisticated or complexB1informal

   Requiring skill or intelligence; not simple.

   Sofisticado

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscomplexcomplicatedelaborateintricateinvolvedsophisticated

   Antônimosbasicmodestordinaryplainsimpleuncomplicated

• Substantivo que designa sentimento de simpatia, desejo ou imaginação, muitas vezes ligado a algo requintado, decorativo ou caprichoso.

A noun referring to a feeling of liking, desire, or imagination, often associated with something elaborate, decorative, or whimsical.

1. Liking or desireB1informal

   A feeling of liking or wanting something or someone.

   Inclinação

   • She has a fancy for vintage clothing.
   • He took a fancy to the new neighbor.
   • I have a sudden fancy for ice cream.

   Sinônimosdesirefondnesshankeringinclinationlikingpenchantpredilectionpreferencetasteweakness

   Antônimosaversiondislikedistastehatredloathing

2. ImaginationB2formal

   The power of the mind to imagine things, especially fantastic or whimsical ones.

   Imaginação

   • The story was a product of his lively fancy.
   • Children often live in a world of fancy.
   • Her fancy painted a picture of a perfect future.

   Sinônimoscreativityfantasyimaginationinventionphantasywhimsy

   Antônimosactualityfactreality

3. Whim or notionB2formal

   A sudden or capricious idea or desire.

   Capricho

   • He bought the car on a fancy.
   • She acted on a fancy without thinking.
   • The decision was based on a passing fancy.

   Sinônimoscapriceconceitdesireimpulsenotionvagarywhimwhimsy

   Antônimoscertaintyfactreality

• Verbo usado para expressar desejo ou gosto por algo, ou para imaginar ou supor algo.

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.

   Gostar ou desejar

   • 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?

   Sinônimoscravedesirelikewant

   Antônimosdespisedetestdislikehateloathe

2. Imagine or supposeB2formal

   To imagine or think something, often without strong evidence.

   Imaginar

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

   Sinônimosbelieveconjectureguessimaginesupposesurmisesuspectthink

   Antônimosknowverify

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