fay

fay

noun

Definition of FAY

an imaginary being usually having a small human form and magical powers <in the tale a fay appears in the form of a beautiful and serene woman with an angelic air and a billowy gown>

Synonyms brownie, dwarf, elf, faerie (also faery), fay, gnome, goblin, gremlin, hobgoblin, kobold, leprechaun, pixie (also pixy), puck, sprite, troll

Related Words little people; kelpie, nixie; changeling; imp; banshee, ghoul, hag, ogre