Definition
Definition of sprites - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun, plural
1.
mythologymythical small beings with magical powers
- The forest was believed to be home to many sprites.
2.
technologyTECH. images in computer graphics that move independentlyTECH.
- The game developer added several sprites to enhance the visual effects.
3.
atmosphericTECH. globular flashes of red light in the atmosphereTECH.
- Sprites were visible during the thunderstorm.
Images of sprites
mythical small beings with magical powers 
globular flashes of red light in the atmosphere
Origin of sprites
Latin, spiritus (breath) + -es (plural)
Examples of sprites in a sentence
Children's tales often feature sprites with magical abilities. The sprites moved smoothly across the screen. He designed the sprites to interact with the player. Scientists study sprites during electrical storms. Sprites appeared above the clouds after the lightning.
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- French:fée, sprites, ...
- German:Kobolde, Sprites, ...
- Italian:folletti, sprite, ...
- Spanish:espíritus, sprites, ...
- Portuguese:duendes, sprites, ...
- Chinese:精灵, 精灵图像, ...
- Japanese:妖精, スプライト, ...
- Arabic:جنية, سبرايت, ...
- Hebrew:שָׁדוֹן, סְפְּרַיְיטִים, ...
- Russian:эльфы, спрайты, ...
- Ukrainian:феї, спрайти, ...
- Hindi:परियाँ, स्प्राइट्स, ...
Definition of sprite - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
mythologysmall magical creature in folklore
- The sprite danced on the water's surface.
2.
peoplesmall dainty person
- She moved with the grace of a sprite.
3.
graphicsTECH. two-dimensional image in computer graphicsTECH.
- The game uses a sprite for the main character.
4.
meteorologyTECH. large electrical discharge above thunderstormsTECH.
- Sprites were observed during the storm.
Images of sprite
small magical creature in folklore 
two-dimensional image in computer graphics 
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)
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.
Pilots reported seeing sprites while flying over the region.
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- French:lutin, fée, ...
- German:Kobold, Sprite, ...
- Italian:folletto, spiritello, ...
- Spanish:duende, duendecillo, ...
- Portuguese:fada, sprite, ...
- Chinese:小精灵, 小仙子, ...
- Japanese:スプライト, 小人, ...
- Arabic:جِنِّيَّة, جِنِّيَّة, ...
- Hebrew:שְׁדוֹן, פַּצְפּוֹנֶת, ...
- Russian:эльф, маленький человек, ...
- Ukrainian:ельф, витончена особа, ...
- Hindi:जलकन्या, स्प्राइट, ...
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