Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
unseelie
Adjective
[uhn-SEE-lee]
Definition
A term used to describe beings or spirits that are malevolent or associated with darkness.
Examples
- The unseelie fairy tempted her with dark promises.
- Local legends warned travelers of the unseelie spirits that roamed the forest at night.
- In the story, the unseelie court wreaked havoc on the village.
Meaning
Unseelie is often applied to fairy or supernatural entities in folklore that are considered evil or harmful.
Synonyms
- malevolent
- evil
- wicked
