Word
fancier
Phoneticsfanci·er
US/ˈfænsiɝ/
UK/fˈænsɪɐ/
Definition
adj. more fancy than something else — prettier, more expensive, or more special. You use it when you compare two things.
adj. comparative of 'fancy'; more elaborate, decorative, or expensive than something else.
Examples
“She wants a fancier bike for her birthday.”
“They moved to a fancier apartment near the park after he got a better job.”
“After years in a small studio, she finally rented a fancier loft with tall windows that fill her work with light.”
Examples
simple
“She wants a fancier bike for her birthday.”
contextual
“They moved to a fancier apartment near the park after he got a better job.”
complex
“After years in a small studio, she finally rented a fancier loft with tall windows that fill her work with light.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “fancier” in context.
Verb
01. become fancier
“The hotel became fancier after the renovation.”
verb + adj
02. buy fancier
“He saved money to buy a fancier bike.”
verb + adj
03. choose fancier
“She chose a fancier dress for the party.”
verb + adj
Adjective
04. even fancier
“They bought an even fancier sofa for the living room.”
adv + adj
Noun
05. fancier car
“His brother drives a fancier car than he does.”
adj + noun
06. fancier clothes
“She wore fancier clothes for the job interview.”
adj + noun
07. fancier hotel
“They stayed in a fancier hotel by the beach.”
adj + noun
08. fancier phone
“I need a fancier phone with a better camera.”
adj + noun
09. fancier restaurant
“Let's try that fancier restaurant near the park.”
adj + noun
10. a much fancier restaurant
“They went to a much fancier restaurant for her birthday.”
11. an even fancier hotel
“We booked an even fancier hotel for our second night.”
12. buy a fancier car
“He plans to buy a fancier car next year.”
Real-World Examples
“Given these numbers, it's no surprise that leagues and franchises have sought to build bigger, fancier facilities.” “Piff, UC Irvine associate professor of psychology, has officially been recognized for what millions of frustrated commuters have long suspected: The fancier the car, the worse the driver.” “Then there are the fancier brands that offer Mediterranean combinations like goat’s cheese and caramelised onion, Manchego cheese, cured cheese with truffles – yes there’s a lot of cheesy crisps going on here.” “There are cheaper capsule machines and there are far fancier ones, but the £99 Jolie Evo earns a recommendation by making consistently enjoyable coffee.” Etymology
From fancy (verb) + -er.
From fancy (adjective) + -er.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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