fairy

[ fair-ee ]

/ ˈfɛər i /

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noun, plural fair·ies.

(in folklore) one of a class of supernatural beings, generally conceived as having a diminutive human form and possessing magical powers with which they intervene in human affairs.

Slang: Extremely Disparaging and Offensive. a contemptuous term used to refer to a gay man.

adjective

of or relating to fairies: fairy magic.

of the nature of a fairy; fairylike.

fairy green.

Origin of fairy

First recorded in 1300–1350; Middle English faierie, fairie, from Old French: literally, “enchantment, fairyland, fairy folk”; see fay¹, -ery

SYNONYMS FOR fairy

1 pixie, leprechaun.

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synonym study for fairy

1. Fairy, brownie, elf, sprite are terms for imaginary beings usually less than human size, thought to be helpful or harmful to people. Fairy is the most general name for such beings: a good fairy as a godmother; misadventures caused by an evil fairy. A brownie is a good-natured tiny being who appears usually at night to do household tasks: Perhaps the brownies will come and mow the lawn tonight. Elf suggests a young, mischievous or roguish fairy: That child is a perfect little elf. Sprite suggests a fairy of pleasing appearance, older than an elf, to be admired for ease and lightness of movement; it may, however, be impish or even hostile: a dainty sprite.

Words nearby fairy

Fairview Heights, Fairview Park, fairway, fair-weather, fair-weather friend, fairy, fairy bluebird, fairy cycle, fairyfloss, fairy glove, fairy godfather

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Example sentences from the Web for fairy

For a long time now, such experiences have been considered not very reliable, certainly unscientific, and, if valid at all, deeply steeped in that pleasant state of mind known to us from fairy tales, novels, and poems.
What the Meadow Teaches Us - Issue 90: Something Green|Andreas Weber|September 16, 2020|Nautilus
Because in many ways that feels like the ultimate dream, it almost feels like a fairy tale, honestly.
Tan France Goes Deep on Racism and When He Almost Quit ‘Queer Eye’|Eugene Robinson|September 3, 2020|Ozy
You can see why this might fly in 19th-century Denmark, when Hans Christian Andersen wrote the Little Mermaid fairy tale.
Does Hollywood Still Have a Princess Problem? (Ep. 394)|Stephen J. Dubner|October 24, 2019|Freakonomics
But when the darkness closes in, we actually run to fairy tales and fables.
On Torture, Chuck Johnson & Sondheim|James Poulos|December 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Actually, rather like Gruber, we feel rather icky about fairy tales.
On Torture, Chuck Johnson & Sondheim|James Poulos|December 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Not that the demonstration had anything to do with this couple, whom Sarah seems to see as a fairy tale come to life.
Synagogue Slay: When Cops Have to Kill|Michael Daly|December 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In reality, prison weddings look nothing like the fairy tales depicted on TV and in bridal magazines.
Saying Yes to the Dress—Behind Bars|Caitlin Dickson|December 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST
“I have full faith that this will happen,” Williams says, prepping her fairy dust for a flurry of happy thoughts.
The Cast of ‘Peter Pan Live!’ Knows You Hatewatched ‘The Sound of Music’|Kevin Fallon|December 2, 2014|DAILY BEAST
And yet he was conquered by a woman; the fairy Vivien enchanted the enchanter and kept him in a hawthorn bush under a spell.
The Life of Joan of Arc, Vol. 1 and 2 (of 2)|Anatole France
One couldn't help wondering that the Fairy Aurora allowed it to be in her room.
Roumanian Fairy Tales|Various
Take up the love poems, elegies, fairy tales and prayers of the ancient Egyptians.
The Literature of Ecstasy|Albert Mordell
Once, her moving fingers 155 felt the little bag hanging from its leathern thong about her neck, in which was the fairy crystal.
Heart of the Blue Ridge|Waldron Baily
His fairy tales, very much got in their day, would make very dull reading now.
Court Beauties of Old Whitehall|W. R. H. Trowbridge

British Dictionary definitions for fairy

fairy

/ (ˈfɛərɪ) /

noun plural fairies

an imaginary supernatural being, usually represented in diminutive human form and characterized as clever, playful, and having magical powers

slang a male homosexual

away with the fairies informal out of touch with reality

adjective (prenominal)

of or relating to a fairy or fairies

resembling a fairy or fairies, esp in being enchanted or delicate

Derived forms of fairy

fairy-like, adjective

Word Origin for fairy

C14: from Old French faerie fairyland, from feie fairy, from Latin Fāta the Fates; see fate, fay 1

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Idioms and Phrases with fairy

fairy

In addition to the idiom beginning with fairy

fairy godmother

also see:

tooth fairy

单词	fairy
释义	fairy [ fair-ee ] / ˈfɛər i / SEE SYNONYMS FOR fairy ON THESAURUS.COM noun, plural fair·ies. (in folklore) one of a class of supernatural beings, generally conceived as having a diminutive human form and possessing magical powers with which they intervene in human affairs. Slang: Extremely Disparaging and Offensive. a contemptuous term used to refer to a gay man. adjective of or relating to fairies: fairy magic. of the nature of a fairy; fairylike. fairy green. Origin of fairy First recorded in 1300–1350; Middle English faierie, fairie, from Old French: literally, “enchantment, fairyland, fairy folk”; see fay¹, -ery SYNONYMS FOR fairy 1 pixie, leprechaun. SEE SYNONYMS FOR fairy ON THESAURUS.COM synonym study for fairy 1. Fairy, brownie, elf, sprite are terms for imaginary beings usually less than human size, thought to be helpful or harmful to people. Fairy is the most general name for such beings: a good fairy as a godmother; misadventures caused by an evil fairy. A brownie is a good-natured tiny being who appears usually at night to do household tasks: Perhaps the brownies will come and mow the lawn tonight. Elf suggests a young, mischievous or roguish fairy: That child is a perfect little elf. Sprite suggests a fairy of pleasing appearance, older than an elf, to be admired for ease and lightness of movement; it may, however, be impish or even hostile: a dainty sprite. Words nearby fairy Fairview Heights, Fairview Park, fairway, fair-weather, fair-weather friend, fairy, fairy bluebird, fairy cycle, fairyfloss, fairy glove, fairy godfather Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for fairy For a long time now, such experiences have been considered not very reliable, certainly unscientific, and, if valid at all, deeply steeped in that pleasant state of mind known to us from fairy tales, novels, and poems. What the Meadow Teaches Us - Issue 90: Something Green\|Andreas Weber\|September 16, 2020\|Nautilus Because in many ways that feels like the ultimate dream, it almost feels like a fairy tale, honestly. Tan France Goes Deep on Racism and When He Almost Quit ‘Queer Eye’\|Eugene Robinson\|September 3, 2020\|Ozy You can see why this might fly in 19th-century Denmark, when Hans Christian Andersen wrote the Little Mermaid fairy tale. Does Hollywood Still Have a Princess Problem? (Ep. 394)\|Stephen J. Dubner\|October 24, 2019\|Freakonomics But when the darkness closes in, we actually run to fairy tales and fables. On Torture, Chuck Johnson & Sondheim\|James Poulos\|December 13, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Actually, rather like Gruber, we feel rather icky about fairy tales. On Torture, Chuck Johnson & Sondheim\|James Poulos\|December 13, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Not that the demonstration had anything to do with this couple, whom Sarah seems to see as a fairy tale come to life. Synagogue Slay: When Cops Have to Kill\|Michael Daly\|December 10, 2014\|DAILY BEAST In reality, prison weddings look nothing like the fairy tales depicted on TV and in bridal magazines. Saying Yes to the Dress—Behind Bars\|Caitlin Dickson\|December 8, 2014\|DAILY BEAST “I have full faith that this will happen,” Williams says, prepping her fairy dust for a flurry of happy thoughts. The Cast of ‘Peter Pan Live!’ Knows You Hatewatched ‘The Sound of Music’\|Kevin Fallon\|December 2, 2014\|DAILY BEAST And yet he was conquered by a woman; the fairy Vivien enchanted the enchanter and kept him in a hawthorn bush under a spell. The Life of Joan of Arc, Vol. 1 and 2 (of 2)\|Anatole France One couldn't help wondering that the Fairy Aurora allowed it to be in her room. Roumanian Fairy Tales\|Various Take up the love poems, elegies, fairy tales and prayers of the ancient Egyptians. The Literature of Ecstasy\|Albert Mordell Once, her moving fingers 155 felt the little bag hanging from its leathern thong about her neck, in which was the fairy crystal. Heart of the Blue Ridge\|Waldron Baily His fairy tales, very much got in their day, would make very dull reading now. Court Beauties of Old Whitehall\|W. R. H. Trowbridge British Dictionary definitions for fairy fairy / (ˈfɛərɪ) / noun plural fairies an imaginary supernatural being, usually represented in diminutive human form and characterized as clever, playful, and having magical powers slang a male homosexual away with the fairies informal out of touch with reality adjective (prenominal) of or relating to a fairy or fairies resembling a fairy or fairies, esp in being enchanted or delicate Derived forms of fairy fairy-like, adjective Word Origin for fairy C14: from Old French faerie fairyland, from feie fairy, from Latin Fāta the Fates; see fate, fay 1 Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Idioms and Phrases with fairy fairy In addition to the idiom beginning with fairy fairy godmother also see: tooth fairy The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Words related to fairy imp, goblin, gnome, leprechaun, gremlin, siren, enchanter, nymph, puck, elf, brownie, pixie, genie, spirit, fay, hob, sprite, sylph, bogie, mermaid
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fairy

noun, plural fair·ies.

adjective

Origin of fairy

SYNONYMS FOR fairy

synonym study for fairy

Words nearby fairy

Example sentences from the Web for fairy

British Dictionary definitions for fairy

noun plural fairies

adjective (prenominal)

Derived forms of fairy

Word Origin for fairy

Idioms and Phrases with fairy

Words related to fairy