What does FAIRY mean?

Parts of Speech

Fairy is a noun and can also be used as an adjective.

Definitions

• As a noun, fairy refers to a mythical creature typically depicted as a tiny, delicate, and winged woman or girl.
• As an adjective, fairy means resembling or suggestive of a fairy, especially in being charming or magical.

Pronunciations

• US: /ˈfɛri/
• UK: /ˈfeə.ri/

Origin and Usage

The word fairy comes from Middle English, from Old French faerie, from fae, meaning "fairy," from Latin fata, meaning "the Fates." Fairy has been used in English since the 14th century to refer to supernatural beings, and is often associated with folklore and mythology.

Synonyms

• Sprite
• Nymph
• Elf
• Imp

Related Words

• Magic
• Witch
• Angel
• Merma

Example Sentences

• The little girl believed that fairies lived in the garden.
• The fairy tale ended with the prince and princess living happily ever after.
• The garden was decorated with fairy lights for the evening party.
• The fairy godmother appeared and granted Cinderellas wish to attend the ball.