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fanciable

fanciable

7.4
Attractive in a way that makes people like someone or something
  • adjective
  • /ˈfænʧəbl/
  • UK
translation icon : atractivo
  • There is one way, despite what I said above, that a guy who I might otherwise find fanciable could torpedo his own chances.

Examples

  • The movie's lead actor is quite fanciable, making him a favorite among fans.

  • Many people find her fanciable due to her charming personality.

  • Not that being fanciable to someone is necessarily enough.

    Blog text (5)
  • He has a fanciable style that draws attention in any crowd.

Synonyms

attractive
vsfanciable
680 1.0

Pleasing to look at or enjoy and making people interested

is used more about people and highlights being seen as desirable to others
appealing
vsfanciable
138 2.3

Makes people like it, for example a friendly smile or a new idea

focuses more on being regarded as desirable or liked by others
irresistible
vsfanciable
88 3.8

Too attractive to refuse

is milder, indicating someone is desirable rather than impossible to refuse
likable
vsfanciable
  • US
72 1.0

Pleasant and friendly that makes other people feel warm toward you

implies being desirable to others rather than only pleasant or approved
lovable
vsfanciable
62 1.3

A person or animal that people like because they are kind

is more about surface desirability than long term deep emotional attachment
alluring
vsfanciable
24 5.2

Very attractive in a way that makes people feel interested or want it

implies a stronger, more seductive attraction than basic desirability or likability
personable
vsfanciable
21 4.2

A person who is pleasant and easy to like

leans more toward being seen as desirable rather than merely friendly or polite
agreeable
vsfanciable
18 1.0

Pleasant to be with or to experience

highlights being desirable or liked rather than simply pleasant to be with
lovely
vsfanciable
9 1.1

A person or thing that is attractive and makes you happy

focuses more on desirability or being considered appealing by people
delectable
vsfanciable
  • NSFW
3 7.1

Very attractive in a way that makes people admire or desire someone

suggests general desirability rather than the strong sexual arousal this causes
likeable
vsfanciable
  • UK
1 1.0

Nice and friendly so people feel warm toward you

tends to mark desirability to others rather than just general pleasantness
loveable
vsfanciable
  • UK
1 1.0

Easy to like and care about because of kind or funny actions

tends to mean immediate desirability rather than deep or lasting emotional attachment
crushable
vsfanciable
  • Informal
5.2

Attractive in a way that makes people like them romantically

suggests general desirability or likability rather than a momentary romantic interest

Antonyms

59 5.5

Causing strong dislike or disgust, like a very bad smell

16 2.5

Not interesting or likely to make people want it

How Attractive

stunning
210 3.7
good-looking
278 1.2
fanciable
  • UK
7.4
attractive
680 1.0
plain
50 2.5

Surface Forms

fanciable positive

Morphology

fanciable = fancy (transparent) = fancy + able

Meaning 'capable of being fancied' is directly derived from the verb 'fancy' (to like/find attractive) plus the productive suffix '-able'.

Etymology

Fanciable comes from fancy, which in turn comes from fantasy and originally meant 'imagination' and later 'to like'. So fanciable means 'able to be liked or desired', which is why we use it for a person or idea that is attractive.