1. Noun
The faculty by which the mind forms an image or a representation of anything perceived before; the power of combining and modifying such objects into new pictures or images; the power of readily and happily creating and recalling such objects for the purpose of amusement, wit, or embellishment; imagination.
2. Noun
An image or representation of anything formed in the mind; conception; thought; idea; conceit.
3. Noun
An opinion or notion formed without much reflection; caprice; whim; impression.
4. Noun
Inclination; liking, formed by caprice rather than reason; as, to strike one's fancy; hence, the object of inclination or liking.
5. Noun
That which pleases or entertains the taste or caprice without much use or value.
6. Noun
A sort of love song or light impromptu ballad.
7. Verb
To figure to one's self; to believe or imagine something without proof.
8. Verb
To love.
9. Verb
To form a conception of; to portray in the mind; to imagine.
10. Verb
To have a fancy for; to like; to be pleased with, particularly on account of external appearance or manners.
11. Verb
To believe without sufficient evidence; to imagine (something which is unreal).
12. Adjective
Adapted to please the fancy or taste; ornamental; as, fancy goods.
13. Adjective
Extravagant; above real value.
14. Noun
a predisposition to like something; "he had a fondness for whiskey"; "she had dismissed him quite brutally, relegating him to the status of a passing fancy, or less"
Vocabulary classified under Emotion and tone
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