Described as similar fancy man (7)
I believe the answer is:
likened
'described as similar fancy man' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both related to thinking as well as being past participle verbs.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?
'fancy man' is the wordplay.
'fancy' becomes 'like' (both can mean to find someone attractive).
'man' becomes 'ned' (man's name).
'like'+'ned'='LIKENED'
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for likened that I've seen before include "Pointed out resemblance or compared" , "Resembled" , "Equated" .)