Nymphs: meaning, definitions and examples

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nymphs

 

[ nษชmfs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

mythological creatures

Nymphs are mythological female spirits of nature, typically depicted as beautiful young maidens. They are often associated with specific natural locations such as mountains, forests, rivers, or the sea. Nymphs are known for their beauty, grace, and close connection to the natural world.

Synonyms

fairy, spirits, sprite

Examples of usage

  • The nymphs danced and sang in the forest.
  • The river nymphs were said to be enchanting creatures.
  • The nymphs were protectors of the natural world.
  • The Greek mythology is full of stories about nymphs.
  • Nymphs were believed to possess supernatural powers.

Translations

Translations of the word "nymphs" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ninfas

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคชเฅเคธเคฐเคพเคเค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Nymphen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ nimfa

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝั–ะผั„ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ nimfy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‹ใƒฅใƒณใƒ•

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท nymphes

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ninfas

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท periler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‹˜ํ”„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญูˆุฑูŠุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nymfy

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nymfy

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไป™ๅฅณ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nimfe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ nรฝmfurnar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฝะธะผั„ะฐะปะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒœแƒ˜แƒ›แƒคแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nimfalar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ninfas

Etymology

The word 'nymph' originates from the ancient Greek word 'nymphฤ“', meaning 'bride' or 'young woman'. In Greek mythology, nymphs were often depicted as beautiful maidens who inhabited the forests, mountains, and bodies of water. They were believed to be divine spirits of nature, with the power to influence the environment around them. Nymphs have been a common theme in literature, art, and folklore throughout history, symbolizing the beauty and mystery of the natural world.

See also: nymph.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,497, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.