fairy Definition

fairy
noun fairies

1. mythol.
Any of various supernatural beings with magical powers, generally of diminutive and graceful human form, common in folklore.
Thesaurus: elf, sprite, pixie, brownie, fay, nymph, will-o'-the-wisp, leprechaun, succubus, demon, goblin, hobgoblin.
2. slang, sometimes derog
A gay man.

adj

1. Like a fairy; fanciful or whimsical; delicate.

Derivative: fairylike
adj, adverb

Etymology: 14c: from French faerie, from fae fay; related to Latin fata the Fates.