Sylph: meaning, definitions and examples

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sylph

 

[ sษชlf ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

mythological creature

A sylph is a mythological air spirit or elemental being that is often depicted as a slender, graceful woman with wings. In folklore, sylphs are believed to inhabit the air and are associated with the element of air. They are often described as ethereal and delicate beings.

Synonyms

air spirit, elemental being, spirit

Examples of usage

  • The sylph danced gracefully through the clouds.
  • Legends speak of sylphs guarding the skies.
  • The sylph's wings shimmered in the sunlight.

Translations

Translations of the word "sylph" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sรญlfide

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฟเคฒเฅเคซ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Sylphe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ silf

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะธะปัŒั„

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sylda

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ทใƒซใƒ•

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sylphe

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sรญlfo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sylph

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‹คํ”„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณูŠู„ู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sylfa

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ sylfa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ฃŽ็ฒพ็ต

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sylfa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sylfa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะธะปัŒั„

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ˜แƒšแƒคแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sylph

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sรญlfo

Etymology

The term 'sylph' originated in the 16th century from the Latin word 'sylpha', which came from the Greek word 'sylphes' meaning 'butterfly'. Sylphs were popularized in the 18th century by alchemists and mystics, who believed in the existence of these elemental beings. Over time, sylphs became a common figure in literature and art, symbolizing the ethereal and elusive qualities of air.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,722, 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.