Definition of Fanciness

1. Noun. The property of being fancy. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Fanciness

1. [n -ES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Fanciness

fancier
fanciers
fancies
fanciest
fancified
fancifies
fanciful
fancifull
fancifully
fancifulness
fancifulnesses
fancify
fancifying
fanciless
fancily
fanciness (current term)
fancinesses
fancruft
fancy-dress
fancy-dress ball
fancy-free
fancy-pants
fancy dress
fancy goods
fancy man
fancy pants
fancy that
fancy up
fancy woman

Literary usage of Fanciness

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Principles and Practice of Show-card Writing, Prepared in the Extension by Lawrence E. Blair (1922)
"too often applied to fanciness. This is a mistake, as fanciness is quite often bad taste. The term "artistic" applied rightly ..."

2. Textbook of Printing Occupations by Clifford Wilson Hague (1922)
"The design of the type also enters into consideration, and while plain faced types are usually best for most jobs, a touch of fanciness often helps to ..."

3. Your United States: Impressions of a First Visit by Arnold Bennett (1912)
"I tip the chef so that, when I am utterly sick of his fanciness and prefer a mere chop or a steak, he will choose me an eatable chop or steak. ..."

4. Scientific Building Operation by William Charles Lengel (1913)
"The ideal building is one that is substantially constructed, not gaudy, but rather plain, with an absence of fanciness in the way of oddly shaped windows ..."

5. Studies by the Bureau of Educational Measurements and Standards by Kansas State Teachers College of Emporia (1915)
"... apt to be marked by fanciness rather than beauty. BOOKS FOR REFERENCE. It is suggested that instead of using any one drawing book all drawing work be ..."

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