Faerie: meaning, definitions and examples

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faerie

 

[ หˆfษ›ษ™ri ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

mythical being

A faerie, also spelled fairy, is a supernatural being often found in folklore and mythology. They are usually depicted as tiny humanoid creatures with magical powers. In various cultural tales, faeries can be benevolent, mischievous, or even malevolent. They are often associated with nature, enchantment, and specific locations like forests and meadows.

Synonyms

elf, fairy, nixie, sprite

Examples of usage

  • The faerie danced under the moonlight.
  • Children believe that faeries hide in the garden.
  • She told stories of brave knights and faeries.

Translations

Translations of the word "faerie" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น fada

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคฐเคฟเคฏเฅ‹เค‚

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Fee

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ peri

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั„ะตั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wrรณลผka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฆ–็ฒพ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท fรฉe

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ hada

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท peri

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์š”์ •

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌู†ูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vรญla

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vรญla

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไป™ๅฅณ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vilinska

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รกlfur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะตั€ั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒ”แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ peri

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ hada

Word origin

The word 'faerie' comes from the Old French term 'feerie', meaning 'enchantment' or 'fairyland'. This, in turn, is derived from Latin 'fata', meaning 'fate', which originally referred to the Fates in Roman mythology, goddesses who determined the destiny of humans. Over time, in medieval European folklore, the concept of faeries evolved to encompass a variety of magical beings that interacted with humans. In English literature, 'faerie' gained popularity, particularly through the works of authors like William Shakespeare and later fairy tales that depicted these creatures in both whimsical and darker roles. The modern usage of the term has come to represent a broad range of supernatural beings, often characterized by their magical abilities and connections to the natural world.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,350, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.