fairytale

• Существительное, обозначающее традиционную историю с волшебными существами и событиями, часто рассказываемую детям, или неправдоподобную историю, рассказанную в качестве оправдания.

A noun referring to a traditional story involving magical creatures and events, often told to children, or an implausible story told as an excuse.

1. Children's story with magical elementsA2formal

   A traditional story, typically involving magical creatures, enchantments, and a moral lesson, intended to entertain children.

   Сказка

   • The children listened intently to the fairytale about a princess and a dragon.
   • Her favorite fairytale is Cinderella.
   • Many fairytales have been adapted into popular movies.

   Синонимыfablefairy storyfolk talelegendmyth

2. Implausible or fabricated storyB2informal

   An account or explanation that is interesting but highly unlikely or untrue, often used as an excuse.

   Выдумка

   • He told a fairytale about being delayed by a UFO to avoid admitting he was late.
   • Her explanation for the missing money was a complete fairytale.
   • Don't believe his fairytale about winning the lottery.

   Синонимыcock-and-bull storyfablefabricationfairy storyfantasyfictioninventionmythtall taleyarn

   Антонимыfactrealitytruth