The difference between Fancy and Pleasure

When used as nouns, fancy means the imagination, whereas pleasure means a state of being pleased or contented.

When used as verbs, fancy means to appreciate without jealousy or greed, whereas pleasure means to give or afford pleasure to.

Fancy is also adverb with the meaning: in a fancy manner.

Fancy is also adjective with the meaning: decorative.

Pleasure is also interjection with the meaning: pleased to meet you.

check bellow for the other definitions of Fancy and Pleasure

  1. Fancy as a noun:

    The imagination.

  2. Fancy as a noun:

    An image or representation of anything formed in the mind; conception; thought; idea.

  3. Fancy as a noun:

    An opinion or notion formed without much reflection; an impression.

  4. Fancy as a noun:

    A whim.

    Examples:

    "I had a fancy to learn to play the flute."

  5. Fancy as a noun:

    Love or amorous attachment.

    Examples:

    "He took a fancy to her."

  6. Fancy as a noun:

    The object of inclination or liking.

  7. Fancy as a noun:

    Any sport or hobby pursued by a group.

    Examples:

    "Trainspotting is the fancy of a special lot."

    "the cat fancy"

  8. Fancy as a noun:

    The enthusiasts of such a pursuit.

    Examples:

    "He fell out of favor with the boxing fancy after the incident."

  9. Fancy as a noun:

    A diamond with a distinctive colour.

  10. Fancy as a noun:

    That which pleases or entertains the taste or caprice without much use or value.

  11. Fancy as a noun (obsolete):

    A sort of love song or light impromptu ballad.

  12. Fancy as a noun:

    In the game of jacks, a style of play involving additional actions (contrasted with plainsies).

  1. Fancy as an adjective:

    Decorative.

    Examples:

    "This is a fancy shawl."

  2. Fancy as an adjective:

    Of a superior grade.

    Examples:

    "This box contains bottles of the fancy grade of jelly."

  3. Fancy as an adjective:

    Executed with skill.

    Examples:

    "He initiated the game winning play with a fancy, deked saucer pass to the winger."

  4. Fancy as an adjective (colloquial):

    Unnecessarily complicated.

    Examples:

    "I'm not keen on him and his fancy ideas."

  5. Fancy as an adjective (obsolete):

    Extravagant; above real value.

  1. Fancy as an adverb (nonstandard):

    In a fancy manner; fancily.

  1. Fancy as a verb (formal):

    To appreciate without jealousy or greed.

    Examples:

    "I fancy your new car, but I like my old one just fine."

  2. Fancy as a verb (British):

    would like

    Examples:

    "I fancy a [[burger]] tonight for [[dinner]]"

    "Do you fancy going to town this [[weekend]]?"

  3. Fancy as a verb (British, informal):

    To be sexually attracted to.

    Examples:

    "I fancy that girl over there."

  4. Fancy as a verb (dated):

    To imagine, suppose.

    Examples:

    "I fancy you'll want something to drink after your long journey."

    "Fancy meeting you here!"

    "Fancy that! I saw Elizabeth Bennett and Mr. Darcy kissing in the garden."

  5. Fancy as a verb:

    To form a conception of; to portray in the mind; to imagine.

  6. Fancy as a verb:

    To have a fancy for; to like; to be pleased with, particularly on account of external appearance or manners.

  1. Pleasure as a noun (uncountable):

    A state of being pleased or contented; gratification.

    Examples:

    "He remembered with pleasure his home and family."

    "I get a lot of pleasure from watching others work hard while I relax."

  2. Pleasure as a noun (countable):

    A person, thing or action that causes enjoyment.

    Examples:

    "It was a pleasure to meet you."

    "Having a good night's sleep is one of life's little pleasures."

  3. Pleasure as a noun (uncountable):

    One's preference.

    Examples:

    "What is your pleasure: coffee or tea?"

  4. Pleasure as a noun (formal, uncountable):

    The will or desire of someone or some agency in power.

    Examples:

    "to hold an office at pleasure: to hold it indefinitely until it is revoked"

    "to be imprisoned [[at Her Majesty's pleasure at Her Majesty's pleasure]]upright : to be imprisoned indefinitely"

    "at Congress's pleasure: whenever or as long as Congress desires"

  1. Pleasure as a verb (transitive):

    To give or afford pleasure to; to please; to gratify.

    Examples:

    "rfquotek Shakespeare"

  2. Pleasure as a verb (transitive):

    To give sexual pleasure to.

    Examples:

    "Johnny pleasured Jackie orally last night."

  3. Pleasure as a verb (intransitive, dated):

    To take pleasure; to seek or pursue pleasure.

    Examples:

    "to go pleasuring"

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