fancified 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of fancifiednext
as in frilly

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fancified

2 of 2

verb

past tense of fancify
as in adorned
to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming you could take a store-bought cake and fancify it so that it looks semi-homemade

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fancified
  1. adorned
  2. showy
  3. decorated
  4. overwrought
  5. grandiose
  6. exuberant
  7. extravagant
  8. ostentatious
Verb
  • Outdoors, the landscaped grounds are laced with live oak trees and host formal gardens adorned with a life-size chessboard and a secret swing.
    Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 24 Dec. 2024
  • For couples who like to hit the slopes, stay at the Madeline, which provides ski-in, ski-out access—as well as luxurious lodgings adorned in a warm brown-and-cream color scheme.
    Elise Taylor, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of adorned
Adjective
  • In May of that year Musk revealed his Crew Dragon spacecraft to the world with a characteristically showy event at the company’s headquarters in Hawthorne.
    Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 24 Sep. 2024
  • The movie is not visually showy, but that’s part of its appeal.
    Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 7 Sep. 2024
Definition of showy
Verb
  • Red lights denote homes decorated for the holidays.
    Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Similarly, the walls in the interior public spaces are tinted in deep jewel tones and decorated with a textural mix of clever antiques and vintage objects.
    Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of decorated
Adjective
  • Box office glory didn’t override the reservation enough Tony voters clearly had about its overwrought anthems, ungainly storytelling and heavy-handed politics.
    Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Public spaces are upscale but not overwrought, with lots of inviting seating and dining spaces.
    Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of overwrought
Adjective
  • Marshall was known for his use of ornate and grandiose designs, which often features intricate details and luxurious materials, according to the Benjamin Marshall Society.
    Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
  • The Tuscan-style villa is grandiose in every sense of the word.
    Claudia Williams, Architectural Digest, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of grandiose
Adjective
  • The legendary actress's exuberant, almost terroristically heartbreaking performance as the titular character in King Vidor's 1937 melodrama earned her the first of four Academy Award nominations over her seven-decade career.
    EW Staff, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Nala, on the other hand, takes a more exuberant approach, enthusiastically launching a pink toy around the room.
    Lucy Notarantonio, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of exuberant
Adjective
  • Social media footage also has shown Syrians touring the Assads’ opulent estates, revealing extravagant decor and possessions out of reach for many who lived through the country’s civil war since 2011.
    Sally Abou Aljoud, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
  • Every year, the Kardashian-Jenners host an extravagant Christmas Eve bash equipped with over-the-top decorations and activities at one of their sprawling Southern California mansions.
    Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
Definition of extravagant
Adjective
  • Hyman and his team also concocted a devilish backstory for Tony to explain some of his ostentatious wealth.
    Mark Peikert, IndieWire, 29 Oct. 2024
  • Both have wires in them to facilitate various ostentatious display options.
    Ollie Barder, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
Definition of ostentatious
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