Pixie

Pronunciation: /ˈpɪksi/

Definitions of pixie

noun a mythical creature in folklore, typically portrayed as a small, mischievous being with magical powers

Example Sentences

A1 My little sister believes in pixies and fairies.

A2 The children dressed up as pixies for the school play.

B1 The pixie sprinkled magic dust on the garden, making the flowers bloom.

B2 Legend has it that a mischievous pixie lives in the old oak tree.

C1 The pixie in the story granted wishes to those who were kind-hearted.

C2 The intricate details of the pixie's wings were beautifully depicted in the painting.

Examples of pixie in a Sentence

formal The pixie was a character in the children's book, known for her mischievous behavior.

informal I saw a tiny pixie figurine at the store and thought it was cute.

slang That girl with the short hair and bright personality is a total pixie.

figurative Her laughter was like the tinkling of a pixie's bells.

Grammatical Forms of pixie

• past tense: pixied
• plural: pixies
• comparative: more pixie
• superlative: most pixie
• present tense: pixies
• future tense: will pixie
• perfect tense: have pixied
• continuous tense: is pixieing
• singular: pixie
• positive degree: pixie
• infinitive: to pixie
• gerund: pixying
• participle: pixying

Origin and Evolution of pixie

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Cornish

Story behind the word: The word 'pixie' originated from Cornish folklore, referring to a mythical creature believed to inhabit the countryside.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'pixie' has come to be associated with playful and mischievous supernatural beings in English folklore, often depicted as small, winged creatures with magical powers.