Definition

The quality of having imaginative or unrealistic ideas.

Example

Her fancifulness often led her to create wonderful stories that captivated her friends.

Conversation

Have you seen that new art exhibit downtown?

Yes, I went last weekend! The fancifulness of the paintings really caught my eye.

I heard it’s all about imagination and creativity.

Absolutely, it’s amazing how they capture such fancifulness in their work.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Fancifulness → It is formed from "fanciful" (from Middle English *fanciful*, meaning imaginative or whimsical) and "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "fancifulness" refers to the quality of being imaginative or whimsical.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is very imaginative and has a lot of ideas — that's what 'fancifulness' means, the quality of being full of fancy or imagination.

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