fancied
Existing only in the fancy or by social conventionExisting only in the fancy (“imagination”) or by social convention; imaginary, imagined; supposed; perceived rather than real.
Meaning
5 senses(not comparable)Existing only in the fancy (“imagination”) or by social convention; imaginary, imagined; supposed; perceived rather than real.
Near-synonyms: conceptual, fanciful, ideal, notional
The plant was named for its fancied resemblance to a Roman spear.
(not comparable)Organized, or (especially of attire) designed, to suit one's fancy or whim.
(not comparable)Having a fancy (“inclination, liking, or love”) for; desired, favourite.
(not comparable)Predicted to win or succeed.
the fancied team in the tournament
(not comparable, obsolete)Designed in an artistic manner.
- formed or conceived by the imagination
Origin
From fancy (“to have a fancy for, like; to imagine, suppose”) + -ed.From fancy (“to have a fancy for, like; to imagine, suppose”) + -ed.
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Synonyms
7 synonyms- formed or conceived by the imagination:fabricatedfictionalfictitious