fantasy

noun
UK: /ˈfæntəsi/
US: /ˈfæntæsi/

  1. A pleasant situation that you enjoy thinking about, but is unlikely to happen.

    1. I have a fantasy about winning the lottery someday. [ ] [ ]
    2. Her recurring fantasy involved running away to a tropical island where she could escape all her troubles. [ ] [ ]

  2. A type of story or genre that features magical or supernatural elements.

    1. My favorite book is a fantasy about a young wizard. [ ] [ ]
    2. The film blends elements of science fiction and fantasy to create a unique and captivating world. [ ] [ ]

  3. The activity of imagining impossible or improbable things.

    1. He lives in a world of fantasy and never faces reality. [ ] [ ]
    2. Children often engage in fantasy play, creating elaborate scenarios with their toys and friends. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

imagination daydream illusion whimsy
fantasy verb

  1. To imagine something that is not real.

    1. I often fantasy about traveling around the world. [ ] [ ]
    2. She began to fantasy about a life where she was free to pursue her passions without constraint. [ ] [ ]
fantasy adjective

  1. Based on imagination and not fact.

    1. This is a fantasy movie for all the family. [ ] [ ]
    2. The politician presented a fantasy budget that was completely divorced from economic reality. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "fantasy" in English means: A pleasant situation that you enjoy thinking about, but is unlikely to happen., A type of story or genre that features magical or supernatural elements., The activity of imagining impossible or improbable things..

The phonetic transcription of "fantasy" is /ˈfæntəsi/ in British English and /ˈfæntæsi/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "fantasy": imagination, daydream, illusion, whimsy.

Example usage of "fantasy": "I have a fantasy about winning the lottery someday.". More examples on the page.