plural fairies
1
: a mythical being of folklore and romance usually having diminutive human form and magic powers
2
slang, offensive
: a gay person
—used as a term of abuse and disparagement
fairy
adjective
Synonyms of fairy
Examples of fairy in a Sentence
fairies are part of the folklore of many countries and cultures
Recent Examples on the Web
The original is set in an Australian rainforest populated by fairies, one of whom accidentally shrinks a logger to fairy size.
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Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 17 Apr. 2026
Garden Figurine Every fairy garden needs a few enchanting creatures to truly bring it to life.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026
Create the perfect mood lighting for your backyard living room with these hanging fairy lights.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
But now, the popularity of Heated Rivalry, salacious fairy books, and OnlyFans has revived and redefined the genre.
—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 15 Apr. 2026
Named for the imaginary fairy world her daughter created while growing up in Japan, Indilisi marks a return to form for Minney.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 14 Apr. 2026
Dream Renée was transformed into a fairy princess for her 2nd birthday!
—Jen Juneau, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026
Jules, played by Hunter Schafer, is known for her fairy-princess-meets-cyberpunk styling.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 12 Apr. 2026
At dusk, the area is lit by colorful fairy lights strung between massive mangroves.
—Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2026
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Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 17 Apr. 2026
Garden Figurine Every fairy garden needs a few enchanting creatures to truly bring it to life.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026
Create the perfect mood lighting for your backyard living room with these hanging fairy lights.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
But now, the popularity of Heated Rivalry, salacious fairy books, and OnlyFans has revived and redefined the genre.
—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 15 Apr. 2026
Named for the imaginary fairy world her daughter created while growing up in Japan, Indilisi marks a return to form for Minney.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 14 Apr. 2026
Dream Renée was transformed into a fairy princess for her 2nd birthday!
—Jen Juneau, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026
Jules, played by Hunter Schafer, is known for her fairy-princess-meets-cyberpunk styling.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 12 Apr. 2026
At dusk, the area is lit by colorful fairy lights strung between massive mangroves.
—Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2026
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“Fairy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fairy. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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