Faerie

Pronunciation: /ˈfɛri/

Definitions of faerie

noun A mythical being or legendary creature, often depicted as a small, delicate, and ethereal being with magical powers.

Example Sentences

A1 I believe in faeries.

A2 The children went on a quest to find the faerie in the forest.

B1 The faerie granted the young girl three wishes.

B2 Legends say that faeries have magical powers.

C1 The faerie realm is said to exist in a parallel dimension.

C2 Scholars study the folklore surrounding faeries in different cultures.

Examples of faerie in a Sentence

formal The faerie realm is often depicted as a mystical and enchanting place in literature.

informal I heard a rumor that faeries live in the old oak tree at the edge of the forest.

slang I swear I saw a faerie flitting around the garden last night, it was so cool!

figurative Her delicate movements and ethereal beauty made her seem like a faerie dancing in the moonlight.

Grammatical Forms of faerie

• past tense: faeried
• plural: faeries
• comparative: more faerie
• superlative: most faerie
• present tense: faeries
• future tense: will faerie
• perfect tense: have faeried
• continuous tense: is faerieing
• singular: faerie
• positive degree: faerie
• infinitive: to faerie
• gerund: faerieing
• participle: faeried

Origin and Evolution of faerie

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'faerie' originated from Middle English, derived from Old French 'faerie' meaning 'enchantment, magic'. It was further influenced by Latin 'fata' meaning 'the Fates'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'faerie' evolved to represent a magical or supernatural realm inhabited by mythical beings such as fairies, elves, and other fantastical creatures.