What is another word for Sylphid?

Pronunciation: [sˈɪlfɪd] (IPA)

Sylphid refers to a delicate and graceful mythical creature that is often found in romantic literature and poetry. This ethereal entity has inspired numerous synonyms over the years, each one encapsulating its otherworldly beauty and elegance. Some of the most commonly used words to describe the Sylphid include fairy, nymph, sprite, and angel. These terms evoke an image of a being that is light as air and moves with an effortless grace that is beyond human ability. Other synonyms that could be used to describe the Sylphid include enchantress, muse, spirit, and goddess. All of these words capture the essence of this unique creature and its ability to captivate and inspire those who encounter it.

What are the hypernyms for Sylphid?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Sylphid

It is to throw away the healthful objects of life for a diseased dream,-worse than the Rosicrucians, it is to make a sacrifice of all human beauty for the smile of a Sylphid that never visits us but in visions."
"Ernest Maltravers, Complete"
Edward Bulwer-Lytton
A nymph must rise from the stream, a Sylphid from the rose, before I could allow another to steal you from my side.
"Lucretia, Complete"
Edward Bulwer-Lytton
An April night, when, after sparkling showers, The dewy gems betray the cradled flowers, As if some Sylphid, startled from her bed In the rath blossom by the mortal's tread, Had left behind her pearly coronal.
"The Poetical Works of Sir Edward Bulwer Lytton, Bart. M.P."
Edward Bulwer Lytton

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