fairy tale

The definition of a fairy tale is a story, often with a moral or happy ending.

(noun)

  1. An example of a fairy tale is the story of the Three Little Pigs.
  2. An example of a fairy tale life is a person with a loving spouse, loving and obedient children, a big house and all the money in the world.
  3. An example of a person living in a fairy tale world is someone who imagines that every problem she has will solve itself magically tomorrow.

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See fairy tale in Webster's New World College Dictionary

  1. a story about fairies, giants, magic deeds, etc.
  2. an unbelievable or untrue story; lie

See fairy tale in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
  1. A fanciful tale of legendary deeds and creatures, usually intended for children.
  2. A fictitious, highly fanciful story or explanation.

adjective
  1. Of or relating to a fairy tale.
  2. Likened to a fairy tale: a fairy-tale romance that preceded the royal wedding.

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