fairy

[fair-ee] / ˈfɛər i /

NOUN

supernatural being

Synonyms

STRONGEST

gnome goblin imp leprechaun

STRONG

bogie brownie elf enchanter fay genie gremlin hob mermaid nymph pixie puck siren spirit sprite sylph

WEAK

nisse

Example Sentences

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Sooner or later we must stop believing in fairy tales and repeated broken promises, and embrace reality again.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

Young people today would think I’m telling a fairy tale.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

Her thoughts are echoed by Bridgerton star Nicola Coughlan, who plays the kind-hearted fairy Silky.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

It may be time to stop believing in fairy tales.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

“Isn’t there a legend about the fairy ring?”

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls