Definition

1. Noun:
   • The enchanted realm of fairies: "Faerie" refers to the magical, mythical land or world where fairies and other supernatural beings are said to live.
   • A small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers: "Faerie" can also refer to an individual fairy, a mythical creature often depicted as small, human-like, mischievous, and possessing magic.

Usage Examples

• Noun (Realm):

  • The story describes a hero's journey into the mysterious faerie. (The story describes a hero's journey into the mysterious fairy realm.)
  • Legends say the entrance to faerie is hidden deep within the ancient forest. (Legends say the entrance to the fairy realm is hidden deep within the ancient forest.)

• Noun (Being):

  • The child believed a tiny faerie lived at the bottom of the garden. (The child believed a tiny fairy lived at the bottom of the garden.)
  • In the tale, a mischievous faerie grants wishes but also plays tricks. (In the tale, a mischievous fairy grants wishes but also plays tricks.)

Advanced Usage

• "The Faerie Queene": The title of a famous epic poem by Edmund Spenser, referring to the queen of the fairies or the realm itself.

  • "The Faerie Queene" is an allegorical work celebrating the Tudor dynasty. ("The Faerie Queene" is an allegorical work celebrating the Tudor dynasty.)

• "Faerie lore": The body of traditional knowledge, stories, and beliefs about fairies and their world.

  • She is an expert in Celtic faerie lore. (She is an expert in Celtic fairy lore.)

Variants and Related Words

• Faery (noun): An alternative, often archaic, spelling of "faerie."

  • The old manuscript used the spelling 'faery'. (The old manuscript used the spelling 'faery'.)

• Fairy (noun): The more common modern spelling and synonym for "faerie" as a being; also used for the realm.

  • The fairy godmother helped Cinderella. (The fairy godmother helped Cinderella.)

Synonyms

• Fairyland: The magical realm of fairies.
• Sprite: A small, elusive supernatural being; an elf or fairy.
• Pixie: A type of playful fairy, often with pointed ears.

Related Phrases

• Faerie ring: A naturally occurring ring of mushrooms, believed in folklore to be a place where fairies dance.

  • We found a perfect faerie ring in the meadow after the rain. (We found a perfect fairy ring in the meadow after the rain.)

• Faerie tale: An alternative term for a fairy tale, a story involving magical creatures and events.

  • The book is a collection of traditional faerie tales. (The book is a collection of traditional fairy tales.)

Noun

1. the enchanted realm of fairies
2. a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers