fey
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Mr. Homme trills cryptic lines like “Keep your hair down, don’t turn around” with a fey tone reminiscent of Jeff Buckley or Thom Yorke.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2026
But she complemented the Welsh actor who "brings a furious fey playfulness and vulnerability" to his character.
From BBC ● Mar. 7, 2024
He is mischievous, like Depp’s and Wilder’s depictions, but while Depp was quirky and fey, and Wilder was sly and sarcastic, Chalamet’ doesn’t have an ounce of guile.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 14, 2023
All three victims are Lymp’s affluent half-siblings, from whom he is estranged: Dr. Marian Harmon, West Mills’ officious Black pediatrician; her sporty younger sister Marva; and Lazarus, their fey brother.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 2, 2023
I don’t desire to do as well in the tournament as one of the fey.
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
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