fairy

IPA: fˈɛri

noun

  • (uncountable, obsolete) The realm of faerie; enchantment, illusion.
  • (mythology) A mythical being of human form with magical powers, known in many sizes and descriptions, although often depicted in modern illustrations only as a small sprite with gauze-like wings, especially one that is female. Fairies are revered in some modern forms of paganism.
  • An enchantress, or creature of overpowering charm.
  • (British, obsolete, colloquial) An attractive young woman.
  • (Northern England, US, derogatory, colloquial) A male homosexual, especially one who is effeminate.
  • (derogatory) An effeminate man or boy.
  • A member of two species of hummingbird in the genus Heliothryx.
  • A legendary Chinese immortal.

adjective

  • Like a fairy; fanciful, whimsical, delicate.
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Examples of "fairy" in Sentences

  • Unfortunately, the word fairy rhymes with St. Mary.
  • WOLF BLITZER, CNN ANCHOR: And happening now: Bill Clinton returns to what he calls a fairy tale.
  • And coming up in the second half of RELIABLE SOURCES, Bill Clinton blasts the press for perpetuating what he calls a fairy tale.
  • IV. viii.12 (222,1) T. this great fairy] Mr. Upton has well observed, that _fairy_; which Dr. Warburton and sir T. Hanmer explain by
  • The back story begins with BreAnn Brown, the figure skater playing the title fairy, sitting on an intricately designed giant mushroom in the middle of the ice.
  • Not surprisingly, perhaps, the word "fairy tale" keeps popping up whenever the director describes his latest film, "Drive," his first venture in filmmaking outside of Denmark.
  • In June, officials brought back the city mascot, Miyary—a fairy in a crown of flowers whose name is derived from Utsunomiya and the word "fairy"—and launched an official blog featuring the character at various local events.
  • Then he is what they call a fairy man, a person in league with fairies and spirits, and able to work much harm by supernatural means, on which account they hold him in great awe; he is, moreover, a mighty strong and tall fellow.
  • The wedding will be a bright spot for an institution that has had a rough time during the 30 years since Charles made that same trip from the abbey to the palace with Diana Spencer, a bride who seemed so innocent and dazzling that the TV commentators could freely spout the word "fairy tale" without being accused of using cliches.

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