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Wordabulary

fanciful

Pronunciation
Adjective C1 Advanced

Quick answer

Imaginative but not realistic or practical.

"The proposal was dismissed as fanciful."

Synonyms and antonyms

Synonyms

imaginative whimsical

Antonyms

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Which word fits the gap? "The proposal was dismissed as _____."

Answer: fanciful

In your own words, what does "fanciful" mean?

Imaginative but not realistic or practical.

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