Fantasy

usgb/ˈfæntəsi/
noun

An imaginative or unreal hope or dream.

Getting that job is only a fantasy of his.
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Often appears as...

  • fantasy world
  • fantasy game
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Unattainable Desire

Indicates a wish unlikely to come true, stressing the impossibility or impracticality of the hope.

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Becoming a movie star overnight is nothing but a fantasy.
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Emotional Charge

Carries emotional weight; may express deep yearnings or regret over something unachievable.

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His fantasy of a perfect vacation vanished in the stormy weather.
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Positive Escape

Often used as a positive way to momentarily escape reality and experience pleasure or relief.

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Listening to music allows her to drift into a calming fantasy.
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