Fairy Tale Characters

adjective relating to or characteristic of an elf; small and delicate, typically with a mischievous charm

• The ballerina had an elfin appearance with her delicate features and graceful movements.
• She had an elfin charm that captivated everyone she met.
• That guy's haircut makes him look so elfin, like a woodland creature.
• Her laughter had an elfin quality, light and airy like the tinkling of bells.

noun In this context, Oberon is a proper noun referring to the fairy king in William Shakespeare's play 'A Midsummer Night's Dream.'

• Oberon is a character in William Shakespeare's play, A Midsummer Night's Dream.
• Have you read A Midsummer Night's Dream? Oberon is such an interesting character.
• Oberon is like the boss of the fairies in that play.
• In the world of fantasy literature, Oberon is often seen as a symbol of power and magic.

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

• The pixie was a character in the children's book, known for her mischievous behavior.
• I saw a tiny pixie figurine at the store and thought it was cute.
• That girl with the short hair and bright personality is a total pixie.
• Her laughter was like the tinkling of a pixie's bells.

noun a male member of a royal family, especially a son of a king or queen

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• The Prince of Wales attended the royal event with his family.
• Did you hear about the prince's latest scandal?
• That party was fit for a prince!
• She was treated like a princess, but he was no prince.

noun a woman who is married to one's parent after the death or divorce of the other parent

• The stepmother played a significant role in the upbringing of her stepchildren.
• My stepmother is always nagging me to clean my room.
• I can't stand my stepmom, she's always on my case about everything.
• The new CEO was seen as the stepmother of the company, making tough decisions for its future.

adjective lacking wit or intelligence; foolish; stupid

• The witless decision to ignore expert advice led to disastrous consequences.
• She made a witless mistake by forgetting her keys inside the house.
• Don't be so witless, just use your common sense!
• His witless behavior at the party was like a bull in a china shop.

noun A title of nobility given to a male monarch or a high-ranking nobleman, especially in certain European countries

• The grand duke attended the royal ball with his entourage.
• Did you hear about the grand duke throwing a lavish party at his palace?
• That grand duke is living the high life, always surrounded by luxury.
• In the world of finance, he was considered the grand duke of mergers and acquisitions.

noun a character in the fairy tale Goldilocks and the Three Bears

• Goldilocks was a character in the popular children's story 'Goldilocks and the Three Bears'.
• Have you heard the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears?
• Goldilocks totally lucked out when she found the perfect bowl of porridge.
• She always had a Goldilocks mentality, wanting everything to be just right.