Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sprite
noun
/spraɪt/
Definition
A sprite is a small, playful supernatural being, often depicted as a fairy or a spirit.
Examples
- The forest was said to be inhabited by mischievous sprites who played tricks on hikers.
- As a child, she often imagined herself as a sprite dancing in the moonlight.
- The artist’s painting depicted a sprite emerging from a sparkling stream.
Meaning
In folklore, sprites are considered to be gentle, mischievous entities associated with nature, especially water.
Synonyms
- fairy
- elf
- nymph
