fantasy
UK: ˈfæntəsi | US: ˈfæntəsi
n. 1. A product of imagination; an unrealistic or improbable idea.
n. 2. A genre of fiction involving magical or supernatural elements.
n. 3. A mental image or daydream.
The word "fantasy" (later simplified to "fantasy") entered Middle English via Old French fantasie, tracing back to Latin phantasia and Greek phantazein. Originally tied to the concept of "making visible" (e.g., illusions or mental images), it evolved to emphasize imaginative constructs, especially in literature. The modern sense of "whimsical fiction" emerged in the 20th century.
Her fantasy of becoming a famous writer kept her motivated.
The novel blends historical facts with elements of fantasy.
Children often create elaborate fantasies while playing.
He retreated into a fantasy world to escape reality.
The film’s fantasy sequences were visually stunning.