phantasy
- noun
- /ˈfæn.tə.si/
- Archaic
- Some politicians exploit the phantasy that social problems can be solved overnight.
Examples
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He lived under the phantasy that he was destined for greatness.
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The idea that the lost city is filled with gold is mere phantasy.
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The idea that money can buy happiness is a common phantasy.
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Many people live in a phantasy world where everything is perfect.
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Many people believed in the phantasy that money brings happiness, but they later realized that true joy comes from relationships.
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His phantasy about becoming a celebrity kept him from pursuing a more realistic career path.
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Despite his phantasy of winning the lottery, he continued to work hard at his job.
Synonyms
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3.7
A wrong idea that many people believe
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4.6
A false idea or appearance that makes you think something is true
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6.7
A strong false belief that someone still has even when it is not true
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6.9
A belief that is not realistic about yourself or the future
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7.2
A false idea that people think is true
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5.6
An idea that is not true because of wrong thinking or misunderstanding
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6.5
A belief based on false information
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Etymology
Phantasy comes from Greek phantasia, 'image' or 'appearance', and is related to phantom, a thing you think you see but is not real. That is why phantasy can also mean a false idea or an illusion—a 'picture' in your mind that is not true.