
Sprite
Fairy Tale Influence
Sprite often appears in fairy tales and folklore, representing creatures with supernatural powers.
The children listened intently to stories of woodland sprites.
Not Human-Sized
Unlike fairies, sprites are often imagined as wisps of light or energy, not human-shaped beings.
The night was lit by the glow of tiny sprites.
Entertainment Usage
In movies and games, 'sprite' often denotes a playful, harmless character.
The forest sprite in the film befriended the lost traveler.