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fancifully

/ˈfæn.sɪ.fə.li/
fan · ci · ful · ly
Adjective:fanciful
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• adverb

1

In a highly imaginative, whimsical, or unrealistic manner guided by fantasy rather than fact.

Example

"The illustrator fancifully depicted the woodland creatures hosting a formal Victorian tea party."

2

In an ornate, curious, or elaborately decorative style.

Example

"The garden pavilion was fancifully carved with interlocking vines and mythical beasts."

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• Nearby Words

fanciable
fancier
fanciful
fancifully
fancifulness
fancify
fancily

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 17th century from the adjective 'fanciful' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'. The root 'fancy' emerged in late Middle English as a contraction of 'fantasy', from Old French 'fantasie' and Ancient Greek 'phantasia' (imagination or appearance).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Fancifully. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/fancifully
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