fairy
noun
ˈfer-ē 
plural fairies
1
: a mythical being of folklore and romance usually having diminutive human form and magic powers
2
slang, offensive : a gay person —used as a term of abuse and disparagement
fairy adjective
fairylike
ˈfer-ē-ˌlīk
adjective 
Synonyms
- brownie
- dwarf
- elf
- faerie
- faery
- fay
- gnome
- goblin
- gremlin
- hobgoblin
- kobold
- leprechaun
- pixie
- pixy
- puck
- sprite
- troll
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Example Sentences
fairies are part of the folklore of many countries and cultures
Word History
Etymology
Middle English fairie fairyland, enchantment, from Anglo-French faerie, from fee fairy, from Latin Fata, goddess of fate, from fatum fate
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing fairy
Kids Definition
fairy 1 of 2
noun
ˈfer-ē
plural fairies
: an imaginary magical creature who has the form of a tiny human being
fairy
2 of 2adjective
: relating to or like a fairy
a fairy princess
fairylike
adjective
as in fairy
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- fairy
- dreamy
- wondrous
- enchanted
- fantastical
- magical
- miraculous
- possessed
- magic
- utopian
- charmed
- cursed
- bewitched
- curst
- fantastic
- jinxed
- spellbound
- mesmerized
- entranced
- fascinated
- hypnotized
- bedazzled
- captivated