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fancying

/ˈfæn.si.ɪŋ/

fancyingnoun

fancyings

Translations

влечение

He had a sudden fancying for chocolate.

У него было внезапное влечение к шоколаду.

Definitions

The act of having a liking or fondness for something or someone.

Her fancying for vintage cars was evident in her extensive collection.

A fleeting or whimsical liking or desire.

Her fancyings changed every month, from pottery to skydiving.

Synonyms

fancyverb

fancying

Gerund

fancied

Past Simple

fancied

Past Participle

fancying

Gerund

/ˈfæn.si/

Translations

воображать

I fancy myself living in a big house by the sea.

Я воображаю себя живущим в большом доме у моря.

представлять

Can you fancy how it would feel to fly?

Можешь представить, каково это было бы летать?

хотетьРазговорное, главным образом в британском английском: хотеть, желать.

I really fancy a cup of tea right now.

Я очень хочу сейчас чашку чая.

Additional translations

нравитьсяРазговорное, о романтической симпатии; главным образом в британском английском.

Definitions

To feel a desire or liking for.

I really fancy a cup of tea right now.

To imagine or think something.

She fancied she heard a noise coming from the attic.

To have a romantic interest in someone.

He fancies his colleague from the marketing department.

Synonyms

fancynoun

Definitions

A feeling of liking or attraction, typically one that is superficial or transient.

She had a sudden fancy for the new restaurant in town.

An elaborate or decorative design or pattern.

The dress was adorned with intricate lace and fancy embroidery.

A notion or whim that is not based on reason or reality.

He had a fancy that he could become a famous actor overnight.

A mental image or conception that is imagined or unreal.

The story was a product of the author's fancy.

fancyadjective

Definitions

Elaborate in structure or decoration.

The restaurant had fancy chandeliers and ornate furniture.

Intended to impress or attract attention.

She wore a fancy dress to the gala.

Not plain; decorative or ornamented.

He prefers fancy fonts for his graphic designs.

Expensive or high-quality.

They stayed in a fancy hotel during their vacation.

fancyinterjection

Definitions

Used to express mild surprise, disbelief, or disapproval.

Fancy that! I never knew she could speak Italian.