Meaning of the word fantasy in English

What does fantasy mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

fantasy

US /ˈfæn.tə.si/

UK /ˈfæn.tə.si/

the faculty or activity of imagining things, especially things that are impossible or improbable

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He spent his days lost in fantasy.

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Her novel is a blend of reality and fantasy.

Synonym:

imagination creativity daydreaming vision fancy

a genre of imaginative fiction involving magic and adventure, especially in a setting other than the real world

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She loves reading epic fantasy novels.

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The movie is a classic of the fantasy genre.

Synonym:

speculative fiction mythology folklore fairy tale

to imagine or dream about something desired

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He often fantasizes about winning the lottery.

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She likes to fantasize about her future career.

Synonym:

daydream imagine dream muse visualize

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