sprite
spraɪt
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Definition of sprite - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
mythologysmall magical creature in folklore
  • The sprite danced on the water's surface.
elf fairy pixie
2.
peoplesmall dainty person
  • She moved with the grace of a sprite.
elf fairy
3.
graphicsTECH.two-dimensional image in computer graphicsTECH.
  • The game uses a sprite for the main character.
graphic icon image
4.
meteorologyTECH.large electrical discharge above thunderstormsTECH.
  • Sprites were observed during the storm.
discharge flash lightning
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Images of sprite

  • sprite: small magical creature in folklore
    small magical creature in folklore
  • sprite: two-dimensional image in computer graphics
    two-dimensional image in computer graphics
  • sprite: large electrical discharge above thunderstorms
    large electrical discharge above thunderstorms

Expressions with sprite

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mythical creature living in water, often depicted as mischievous
The old tales speak of a water sprite luring sailors to their doom.
upper atmospheric optical phenomena with thunderstorms
Red sprites were observed during the intense thunderstorm.

Origin of sprite

Latin, spiritus (breath)

Terms with sprite included in their meaning

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impn.
mythology
small mischievous sprite or supernatural creature
mythical creature
mischievous fairy or sprite
nixn.
mythology
water sprite in German mythology
computer graphics
sprite that faces the screen
folklore
small fairy or sprite in green clothing
fayadj.
fairy-like
resembling a fairy or sprite
folklore creature
mischievous imp or sprite in folklore
mythology
mythological sea creature or water sprite

Examples of sprite in a sentence

  • The sprite's laughter echoed through the enchanted glen.
  • The child danced like a sprite in the garden.
  • Her sprite-like appearance charmed everyone at the party.
  • Each sprite in the game was meticulously designed.
  • The artist created a new sprite for the enemy character.
  • Scientists captured images of sprites during the experiment.

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  1. French:lutin, fée, ...
  2. German:Kobold, Sprite, ...
  3. Italian:folletto, spiritello, ...
  4. Spanish:duende, duendecillo, ...
  5. Portuguese:fada, sprite, ...
  6. Chinese:小精灵, 小仙子, ...
  7. Japanese:スプライト, 小人, ...
  8. Arabic:جِنِّيَّة, جِنِّيَّة, ...
  9. Hebrew:שְׁדוֹן, פַּצְפּוֹנֶת, ...
  10. Russian:эльф, маленький человек, ...
  11. Ukrainian:ельф, витончена особа, ...
  12. Hindi:जलकन्या, स्प्राइट, ...
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