fay
word
/ˈfeɪ/
fay
/fˈeɪ/
fay
Definition
An old or literary word meaning fairy; a small magical creature found in folklore and stories.
Usage & Nuances
"Fay" is very rare and poetic in modern usage. Used mainly in fantasy writing or old literature instead of "fairy." It can sound old-fashioned or mystical.
Spanish: hada (fantasía)Portuguese (BR): fada (fantasia)Portuguese (PT): fada (fantasia)Chinese (Simplified): 仙女 (传说中的)Chinese (Traditional): 仙女 (傳說中的)Hindi: परी (कल्पना)Arabic: جنّية (خيالية)Bengali: পরীRussian: феяJapanese: 妖精Vietnamese: tiênKorean: 요정Turkish: perimasalı (peri)Urdu: پریIndonesian: peri
Example Sentences
The children believed a fay visited their garden at night.
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He drew a picture of a tiny fay with sparkling wings.
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Legends say a fay can grant wishes if you find her.
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You’ll only see a fay if you believe in magic, some say.
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The poet described her voice as sweet as a fay’s song.
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The old story tells of a fay who lived in the woods.
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