faery

/'feiəri/ Cách viết khác : (Faery) /'feiəri/
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faery

A small faery rests on a mushroom in the forest.

Definition

Noun: 1. The enchanted realm of fairies: The magical, supernatural world or domain where fairies are said to live. 2. A small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers: A mythical creature, often depicted as a small, delicate, and magical human-like entity; a fairy.

Usage and Examples

  • As the enchanted realm:

    • The story transported the children to a mystical faery deep within the ancient forest.
    • Legends speak of a hidden entrance to the faery, visible only under a full moon.

  • As a magical being:

    • A tiny faery with gossamer wings flitted from flower to flower.
    • In the tale, a kind faery granted the woodcutter three wishes.
Advanced Usage
  • "Faery" as an attributive noun (used like an adjective): Describing something as being of, from, or like the fairy realm.
    • The glen had a distinct faery quality, with its glowing mushrooms and whispering leaves.
    • She wore a dress of faery silk that shimmered in the light.
Variants and Related Words
  • Faerie: An alternative, often more archaic or literary, spelling with the same meanings.
    • The old book was titled "Tales of Faerie."
  • Fairy: The more common modern spelling. "Faery" and "faerie" are often used to evoke a more ancient, Celtic, or romantic feeling than "fairy."
  • Fey: (Adjective) Having an otherworldly, magical, or supernatural quality; often associated with fairies.
Synonyms
  • Sprite: A small, elusive supernatural being.
  • Pixie: A playful fairy-like creature, often with pointed ears.
  • Nymph: A mythological spirit of nature, often depicted as a beautiful maiden.
  • Elf: A mythical, often pointy-eared creature, sometimes associated with magic and forests.
Related Phrases and Idioms
  • Faery ring: A naturally occurring ring of mushrooms, believed in folklore to be a place where fairies dance.
    • The children dared each other to step inside the faery ring.
  • Faery tale / Fairy tale: A story about magical and imaginary beings and lands.
    • "Cinderella" is a classic faery tale.
  • Faery godmother: A benevolent fairy who acts as a protector and benefactor.
    • In the story, her faery godmother transformed a pumpkin into a carriage.
faery

A small faery rests on a mushroom in the forest.

Noun
  1. the enchanted realm of fairies
  2. a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers

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