fanciful
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Mr. Gibney’s snarking about Musk’s possibly fanciful mission to Mars also seems off-base; with a market cap north of $2 trillion, SpaceX is highly valued, whether the filmmaker likes it or not.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
Going back to the movie theme, Wakefield's resurrection over the past three seasons is almost too fanciful for Hollywood's scriptwriters, given the rapid ascent.
From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026
“Ride or Die,” for all its fanciful twists, ultimately has more realistic counsel for all the WOACAs watching: Bank on yourself and your extensively earned skills.
From Salon ● Jul. 26, 2026
Not in the least fanciful is “Lucky,” created by Jonathan Tropper from Marissa Stapley’s substantially different novel of the same name.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2026
Collision with a floating mine might explain explosion, but seems fanciful, besides highly unlikely as sinking started at stem, which in all likelihood would mean that hull breach was at stem too.
From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
Vocabulary lists containing fanciful
The New SAT: Words to Capture Tone
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
The SAT: Words to Capture Tone, List 6
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
30 GRE Words Beginning with "E" and "F"
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
Random Word
Spin the wheel and learn a new word!
Get a word