Fey

usgb/feɪ/
adjective

Having supernatural understanding or showing an unnatural and strange character.

He had a fey look as if he had seen a ghost
Visual representation of "fey" - Having supernatural understanding or showing an unnatural and strange character

Often appears as...

  • fey look
  • fey behavior

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Literary

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Enigmatic Presence

Use 'fey' to describe someone with a mysterious aura that might seem supernatural.

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The fortune teller's fey demeanor unnerved the visitors.
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Unusual Behavior

'Fey' can indicate someone's behavior that is quirky or oddly detached from reality.

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Her fey behavior left people guessing her true intentions.
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Literary Flavor

'Fey' adds a literary quality to writing, best used in creative or expressive contexts.

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His fey speech was rich with poetic and mysterious undertones.
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