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Meaning of fantasy
The primary meaning of the word "fantasy" is the faculty or activity of imagining things, especially things that are impossible or improbable.
Etymology of fantasy
The word "fantasy" has its roots in the Old French word "fantasie", which is derived from the Latin word "phantasia", meaning "imagination" or "appearance"
The Latin word "phantasia" is derived from the Greek word "phantazein", meaning "to appear" or "to seem"
The word "fantasy" has been used in the English language since the 14th century to describe the faculty or activity of imagining things
Synonyms
imagination
daydream
reverie
vision
illusion
delusion
fiction
myth
legend
fairy tale
romance
dream
fancy
whim
caprice
notion
concept
idea
fantasy world
fantasy land
fantasy realm
fictional world
fictional land
fictional realm
imaginary world
imaginary land
imaginary realm
make-believe world
make-believe land
make-believe realm
fantasy fiction
science fiction
speculative fiction
fantasy literature
fantasy genre
fantasy story
fantasy novel
fantasy film
fantasy game
Definitions
- The faculty or activity of imagining things, especially things that are impossible or improbable
- A fanciful or remote possibility
- A genre of creative work, such as literature, film, or art, that is based on imagination and often features supernatural or fictional elements
- A sexual fantasy, especially one that is considered unusual or unacceptable
Usage Examples
- The novel is a work of fantasy, set in a world with its own unique laws of physics and magic
- She has a fantasy of traveling the world and experiencing different cultures
- The film is a fantasy adventure, with plenty of action and special effects
- He has a sexual fantasy of being with someone who is not his partner
Antonyms
reality
fact
truth
actuality
realism
practicality
seriousness
sobriety
sensibility
rationality
logic
reason
factuality
authenticity
genuineness
honesty
sincerity
realism
verisimilitude
authenticity
accuracy
correctness
exactness
preciseness