FANCY

Definition

FANCY Fancy (adj.): elaborate or decorative; fancier (comparative form); fanciest (superlative form); fancily (adverb form); fancied (past tense form); fancying (present participle form); fancies (plural form). Revised definition: Fancy refers to something ornate or embellished, with fancier being comparative, fanciest being superlative, fancily being the adverb form, fancied as the past tense form, and fancy

Word Analysis

• Part of Speech: Noun
• Word Length: 5 letters
• Pronunciation: The word is pronounced as written, following standard English pronunciation patterns.

Usage and Context

The word FANCY can be used in various contexts in written and spoken English. As a valid Scrabble word, it represents a legitimate part of the English lexicon, even if it may not be commonly used in everyday conversation.

Learning Tip

Understanding words like FANCY helps expand your vocabulary and appreciation for the diversity of the English language. Many words in the Scrabble dictionary come from specialized fields, historical periods, or other languages, showing how English continues to evolve and incorporate new terms.

Usage

The word FANCY can be used in various contexts. As a valid Scrabble word, it can be played on the Scrabble board according to standard game rules.