Synonyms for

Fairies

Verb / ˈferi:z / Another word for fairies — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Fairies are magical creatures in folklore, often depicted as small, winged creatures with magical powers.

Synonyms & similar words

faerie nance faery fay fagot pouf sprite pansy queer poove fag queen faggot poof fairy pixies sprites elves goblins gnomes brownies leprechauns nymphs sylphs undines mermaids angels cherubs seraphs spirits genies djinn demons imps devils

Synonyms by register

Informal

pixies sprites imps

Literary

fays fae elves

Antonyms

giants ogres trolls goblins monsters demons

Common collocations

  • fairy godmother
  • fairy tales
  • fairy dust
  • fairy lights
  • fairy wings
  • fairy circle
  • fairy queen

Word family

noun fairy
adjective fey

Usage note

The term 'fairy' often refers to mythical creatures from folklore, but can also be used informally and sometimes offensively to describe a homosexual man.

Example sentences

  1. My little sister believes in fairies and leaves out food for them.
  2. The fairy queen granted the young boy three wishes.
  3. The fairy godmother turned the pumpkin into a carriage.
  4. The fairies sprinkled fairy dust on the flowers to help them grow.
  5. The fairies in the story had magical powers to grant wishes.

Quotes

  • All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players: they have their exits and their entrances; and one man in his time plays many parts, his acts being seven ages.
  • The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go.
  • I have measured out my life with coffee spoons.

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