NYT Dictionary

FANCIFUL

/ˈfænsɪfl̩/
AdjectiveFAN-ci-fulfan-ci-ful · 3 syllablesGrade 12

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2021, 2023, 2024, 2026

Meaning

Imaginative or fantastic; ignoring reality.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From fancy + -ful.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

conceptualfanciedidealnotionalimaginaryairyanticarbitrarybaroquebizarre

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles, including a pangram:

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