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Definition of fancifulness

fancifulness

/ˈfæn.si.fəl.nəs/
fan · ci · ful · ness
Adverb:fancifully
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Adjective:fanciful
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fancifulness Lexical Profile

fancifulness Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The quality of being guided by imagination, whimsy, or playfulness rather than reason and practical experience.

Example

"The children's novel was praised by critics for its charming fancifulness and vibrant world-building."

2

The quality of being overly elaborate, unrealistic, or implausible.

Example

"The committee rejected the architectural proposal due to the sheer fancifulness of its structural design."

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• Nearby Words

fancier
fanciful
fancifully
fancifulness
fancify
fancily
fanciness

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