fairy

[fair-ee] / ˈfɛər i /

NOUN

supernatural being

Synonyms

STRONGEST

gnome goblin imp leprechaun

STRONG

bogie brownie elf enchanter fay genie gremlin hob mermaid nymph pixie puck siren spirit sprite sylph

WEAK

nisse

Example Sentences

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Sooner or later we must stop believing in fairy tales and repeated broken promises, and embrace reality again.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

“You can’t imagine… This is like a fairy tale.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

It may be time to stop believing in fairy tales.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

Leading the fourth season's fairy tale-inspired storyline is Benedict Bridgerton, played by Luke Thompson.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

Unlike most young people in fairy tales, she had both her mother and father to guide her.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood