Pixie: meaning, definitions and examples

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pixie

 

[ หˆpษชksi ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

fantasy creatures

Pixies are mythical creatures of folklore, typically depicted as small, mischievous human-like beings with pointed ears and wings. They are often associated with forests and are known for playing pranks on humans.

Synonyms

elves, faeries, sprites.

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Word Description / Examples
pixie

Pixies are often depicted as mischievous and playful creatures. They are typically small, human-like beings with wings and have a fun and cheeky nature.

  • The pixie fluttered around the garden, sprinkling a shower of sparkling dust
  • The mischievous pixie pulled a prank on the unsuspecting traveler
faeries

Faeries, often spelled 'fairies,' are mythical creatures typically depicted as small and charming with magical abilities. They can range from benevolent to mischievous in folklore.

  • The garden was believed to be inhabited by faeries who protected the flowers
  • She left out a bowl of milk for the faeries in hopes of receiving their blessing
sprites

Sprites are ethereal and magical creatures, usually tied to nature. They are often seen as guardians of natural places like forests and streams.

  • The sprite danced gracefully over the surface of the pond
  • The forest sprites were known to help travelers who respected the land
elves

Elves are often portrayed as elegant, wise, and skilled beings. They are usually connected with nature and magic, and appear in many fantasy stories and myths.

  • The elves of the forest crafted beautifully intricate artifacts
  • These elves were known for their excellent archery skills and keen eyesight

Examples of usage

  • They believed that pixies would lead travelers astray in the forest.
  • The children giggled at the idea of pixies hiding in the garden.

Translations

Translations of the word "pixie" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น duende

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคฐเคฟเคฏเฅ‹เค‚

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kobold

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ peri kecil

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ะบัั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ chochlik

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฆ–็ฒพ (ใ‚ˆใ†ใ›ใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท lutin

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ duende

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท peri

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์š”์ •

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌู†ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ skล™รญtek

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลกkriatok

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฐ็ฒพ็ต

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลกkrat

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รกlfur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะตั€ั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒ˜แƒฅแƒกแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pษ™ri

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ duende

Etymology

The term 'pixie' originated in British folklore, with roots in Celtic mythology. They were believed to be nature spirits who inhabited ancient forests and were guardians of the natural world. Over time, the concept of pixies evolved into the small, playful creatures we know today, popularized in fairy tales and fantasy literature.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,864 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.