fairy tale

Definition of Fairy Tale in English :

1. fairy story, fairy tale, fairytale

a story about fairies; told to amuse children

an interesting but highly implausible story; often told as an excuse

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Fairy Tale

noun

1.

a story about fairies or other mythical or magical beings, esp one of traditional origin told to children

2.

a highly improbable account

adjective

1.

of or relating to a fairy tale

2.

resembling a fairy tale, esp in being extremely happy or fortunate

a true story with a fairy-tale ending

3.

highly improbable

he came out with a fairy-tale account of his achievements

1.

a story about fairies, giants, magic deeds, etc.

2.

an unbelievable or untrue story; lie

n.

1. A fanciful tale of legendary deeds and creatures, usually intended for children.

2. A fictitious, highly fanciful story or explanation.

adj.

1. Of or relating to a fairy tale.

2. Likened to a fairy tale: a fairy-tale romance that preceded the royal wedding.