fanciedpreference
nounUK /ˈfænsid ˈprɛfərəns/
US /ˈfænsid ˈprɛfərəns/
A fancied preference is a choice you like best just because it feels nice to you.
Her fancied preference for the blue cup made breakfast feel special.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A liking for something based on imagination rather than facts.
His fancied preference for the old playground was based on happy memories, not how good it really was.
3. A special fondness someone imagines they have for a thing.
She had a fancied preference for rainy days because they reminded her of storybooks.
4. A choice made because something seems appealing, not because it is proven better.
The fancied preference for the shiny pencil did not mean it wrote any better.