# fancier

/ˈfænsiɝ/ (US) · /fˈænsɪɐ/ (UK) · CEFR B1 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/fancier
Updated: 2026-10-18

## Definition

more fancy than something else — prettier, more expensive, or more special. You use it when you compare two things.

For teachers: 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.

## Synonyms

prettier, pricier

## Antonyms

cheaper, plainer

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