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Synonyms of fairy
(Entry 1 of 2)
an imaginary being usually having a small human form and magical powers
- fairies are part of the folklore of many countries and cultures
Synonyms for fairy
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adjectiveSynonyms of fairy (Entry 2 of 2)
as in dreamy, fairylike
Synonyms & Near Synonyms for fairy
- fantastic
- (also fantastical),
- miraculous,
- utopian,
- wondrous
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“Fairy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fairy. Accessed 24 Oct. 2021.
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The first known use of fairy was in the 14th century
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