Definition

The quality or state of being strange, otherworldly, or having an unearthly charm.

Example

Her feyness made her seem like she belonged to another world.

Conversation

Have you ever noticed that some people have a certain feyness about them?

Yeah, it's like they exist in a different world or something.

Exactly! It makes them seem almost magical.

I agree, it's fascinating how feyness can attract attention.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Feyness is derived from "fey" (from Old English *fǣge*, meaning doomed to die or fated) and the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "feyness" refers to the quality of being fey, which often implies a sense of being otherworldly or having a supernatural quality, often associated with a sense of impending doom.

Memory Tip

Think of 'fey' as having a quality of being 'doomed' or 'fated' — and '-ness' indicates a state. This helps you remember that 'feyness' describes the state of being otherworldly or having a supernatural quality.

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