Meaning & use
fancy
Elaborate, decorative, or expensive rather than plain or simple.
See it in a sentence
They booked a fancy restaurant downtown to celebrate the anniversary.
She wore her fanciest dress to the gala, complete with sequins and lace.
A note on using this word
Fancy is informal and often suggests something impressive but not necessarily better in quality than a plainer alternative.
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Another way to use it
2. verb
To have a liking or desire for someone or something, especially casually.
I fancy a walk on the beach before dinner tonight.
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