fancied

adjective5

1. •
   Existing only in the fancy (“imagination”) or by social convention; imaginary, imagined; supposed; perceived rather than real.

   • The plant was named for its fancied resemblance to a Roman spear.
2. •
   Predicted to win or succeed.

   • Scotland began well and then slowly faded. Haiti were no great shakes but they were getting on top. Wasteful, but better than their heavily fancied opponents. — 2026
3. •
   Having a fancy (“inclination, liking, or love”) for; desired, favourite.

   • The visitors were worthy winners, taking the game to the highly fancied hosts from the first minute. — 2021
4. •
   Organized, or (especially of attire) designed, to suit one's fancy or whim.

   • Man does vvith dangerous Curiosity / These unfathom'd VVonders try: / VVith fancy'd Rules and Arbitrary Lavvs / Matter and Motion he restrains, / And study'd Lines and fictious Circles dravvs; […] — 1688
5. •
   (no longer used) Designed in an artistic manner.

   • His seals are curiously fancied, and exquisitely well cut, and of great use to encourage young gentlemen to write a good hand. — 1710