A spritea tiny imaginary being in old tales and fantasy is a small magicalhaving special powers beyond natural laws being, usually imagined as playful and humanlike. In modern English, the word is mostly found in stories, folkloretraditional beliefs, stories, and customs passed through generations, and fantasy writing.
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /spraɪt/
Easy pronunciation: SPRYTE (approximate spelling).
Stress: One syllable; the whole word is stressed.
Used here for a small magical fairy-like being.
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Sprite Meaning
a tiny fairy-like magical creature
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a small being in human form that is playful and has magical powers
Example: In the story, a sprite led the travelers safely through the forest.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- faerie — A direct variant used for a magical fairy-like being.
- faery — A direct variant used in fantasy or older-style writing.
- fairy — The most common modern substitute for this sense.
- fay — A literary or old-fashioned word for a fairy-like being.
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Sprite Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- fairy
- faerie
- faery
- fay
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Common Mistakes
- People sometimes use sprite for the soft drink name or for a computer image, but those are different words and meanings.
- Sprite in folklore is not the same as a mischievous human child, even though both ideas can sound playful.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does sprite mean?
Sprite means a small magical being, usually pictured as playful and humanlike.
What are sprite synonyms?
Common synonyms for sprite in this sense include fairy, faerie, faery, and fay.
Is sprite a fairy?
Yes, in most contexts sprite refers to a fairy-like magical creature.
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