Fairy

Pronunciation: /ˈfɛri/

Definitions of fairy

noun A mythical being with magical powers, typically depicted as a small, delicate, and enchanting creature

Example Sentences

A1 I believe in fairy tales.

A2 The fairy sprinkled magical dust on the flowers.

B1 The children dressed up as fairies for the school play.

B2 Legend has it that a fairy lives in the enchanted forest.

C1 The fairy godmother granted her every wish.

C2 The intricate details of the fairy's wings shimmered in the moonlight.

Examples of fairy in a Sentence

formal The fairy in the story granted the protagonist three wishes.

informal I believe in fairies, they make everything magical.

slang That party was lit, it was like a fairy tale come to life.

figurative Her kindness and generosity seemed almost fairy-like in nature.

Grammatical Forms of fairy

• past tense: flew
• plural: fairies
• comparative: more fairy
• superlative: most fairy
• present tense: fairy
• future tense: will fairy
• perfect tense: have faired
• continuous tense: is fairying
• singular: fairy
• positive degree: fairy
• infinitive: to fairy
• gerund: fairying
• participle: fairyed

Origin and Evolution of fairy

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French/Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'fairy' originated from Old French 'faerie', which was derived from the Latin word 'fata' meaning fate or destiny.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'fairy' has evolved from being associated with fate or destiny to being used to describe mythical, magical beings in folklore and literature.