fancied
Americanadjective
adjective
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imaginary; unreal
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thought likely to win or succeed
a fancied runner
Other Word Forms
- unfancied adjective
Etymology
Origin of fancied
Example Sentences
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It was another day, another victory for last year's world silver medallists; this time the fancied Sweden - who beat them to bronze in 2022 - who were the victims.
From BBC
Odermatt, the reigning Olympic giant slalom champion who is fancied to add to his medal haul in Bormio, said training had differed from Wednesday's first run.
From Barron's
In subzero conditions in Germany's frozen north, Kiel impressed against their heavily fancied opponents but were unable to make it count in a match with few clear chances for either side.
From Barron's
She noticed, and maybe it was just my imagination, but I felt she sensed some of my agitation, because I fancied I saw something like concern in her eyes.
From Literature
"I never stopped doubting. I never stopped believing in myself," he said after pulling through against the more fancied Sinner.
From Barron's
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