fantasy

/ˈfæntəsi/
noun
  1. An imagined situation or series of events that is not real, often pleasant or exciting.
    • She often escapes into a fantasy where she lives on a tropical island.
    • Daydreaming about winning the lottery is a common fantasy.
    • His fantasy of becoming a famous actor kept him going through tough times.
  2. A genre of fiction that involves magic, mythical creatures, and imaginary worlds.
    • The Harry Potter series is one of the most popular fantasy books ever written.
    • The movie combines fantasy with adventure in a magical kingdom.
    • She loves reading fantasy because of the dragons and wizards.
  3. A product of the imagination, such as a story, idea, or image that is not based on reality.
    • The novel is a pure fantasy, with no connection to real events.
    • He shared a childhood fantasy about building a treehouse city.
    • The artist's paintings are full of colorful fantasies.
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verb
  1. To imagine something pleasant or exciting that is unlikely to happen.
    • They fantasized about winning the championship all season.
    • She fantasizes about traveling the world without any worries.
    • He often fantasizes that he can fly like a bird.
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