fantasy | ||
1. | [ noun ] imagination unrestricted by reality | |
Synonyms: | phantasy | |
Examples: | "a schoolgirl fantasy" |
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Related terms: | imagination pipe_dream fantasy_life fantasy_world fantasize | |
2. | [ noun ] (writing) fiction with a large amount of fantasy in it | |
Synonyms: | phantasy | |
Examples: | "she made a lot of money writing romantic fantasies" |
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Related terms: | fiction science_fiction | |
3. | [ noun ] something many people believe that is false | |
Synonyms: | illusion fancy phantasy | |
Examples: | "they have the illusion that I am very wealthy" |
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Related terms: | misconception wishful_thinking will-o'-the-wisp bubble visualize | |
Similar spelling: |
fantast fantasia fantastic fantasize fantasist fantasise |