fantasy

B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun Theater

n. a type of story that features magic, monsters, and imaginary worlds.

n. a genre of imaginative fiction involving magic and adventure, typically set in a world distinct from the primary reality.

日本語:ファンタジー※

“She loves reading fantasy novels about dragons and ancient kingdoms.”

“The success of the series proved that high fantasy could attract a mainstream audience if the character development remained grounded in human emotion.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun

n. a specific idea or dream you have about something you want to happen.

n. a specific mental image or sequence of events representing a person's desires.

日本語:空想※

“It was her childhood fantasy to one day become a famous opera singer.”

“The marketing campaign played on the consumer's fantasy of a stress-free life in the countryside, far from the noise of the city.”

C1 · Advanced Literary

v. to imagine something or dream about it.

v. to conceive of something mentally or to indulge in daydreams.

“He would often fantasy a life where he was a brave explorer.”

“The poet began to fantasy a landscape where the trees spoke in riddles and the rivers flowed with silver.”