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Vocabulary Entry
nymph
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A mythological spirit of nature depicted as a beautiful maiden, typically associated with a particular location or landform.
Example Sentences
"The forest was said to be home to a mischievous nymph."
"In ancient myths, water nymphs were known to lure travelers to their doom."
"The artist painted a serene scene featuring a nymph resting by a stream."
V
verb
To act in a playful, mischievous, or whimsical manner; to behave like a nymph.
Example Sentences
"The children nymphed around the garden, playing hide and seek."
"She nymphed with joy as she danced with her friends."
"They seemed to nymph through the festival, spreading laughter all around."