fantasize

/fænˈteɪˌzaɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to engage in daydreams or fantasies, especially about romantic or sexual relationships.

“She loves to fantasize about her dream wedding.”

2. verb

to imagine or think about something in a fanciful or unrealistic way.

“He tends to fantasize about winning the lottery and retiring early.”

3. verb

to indulge in or give free rein to one’s imagination or fantasies.

“Stop fantasizing about quitting your job and focus on finding a new career path.”

4. verb

to create or indulge in fantasies, especially of a romantic or sexual nature.

“The novelist’s ability to fantasize about her characters helped her create more realistic stories.”

Synonyms

  • daydream
  • dream
  • fantasy
  • imagine
  • muse

Antonyms

  • pragmatism
  • reality
  • sobriety