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fairy tale
The definition of a fairy tale is a story, often with a moral or happy ending.
(noun)- An example of a fairy tale is the story of the Three Little Pigs.
- 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.
- 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
- a story about fairies, giants, magic deeds, etc.
- an unbelievable or untrue story; lie
See fairy tale in American Heritage Dictionary 4
noun
- A fanciful tale of legendary deeds and creatures, usually intended for children.
- A fictitious, highly fanciful story or explanation.
adjective
- Of or relating to a fairy tale.
- Likened to a fairy tale: a fairy-tale romance that preceded the royal wedding.
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