Synonyms for

Fey

Verb / feɪ / Another word for fey — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

giving an impression of vague unworldliness; having supernatural or magical powers

Synonyms & similar words

touched elfin magical otherworldly enchanting mystical ethereal supernatural bewitching charming fanciful dreamlike fantastical illusive illusory immaterial insubstantial intangible phantasmagoric surreal transcendent unreal

Example sentences

  1. The forest had a fey quality that made her feel like she was in a fairy tale.
  2. The fortune-teller had a fey ability to predict the future.
  3. The unicorn had a fey presence that made it seem almost magical.
  4. The wizard's fey powers allowed him to control the elements.
  5. The fey glow of the fireflies was mesmerizing.

Quotes

  • 'Fey' means the ability to see the extraordinary in the ordinary. - Emily Giffin
  • The world is full of magical things patiently waiting for our wits to grow sharper. - Bertrand Russell
  • She was fey, in the way that some people are, able to see behind the veil that separates this world from another. - Alice Hoffman

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