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Meaning of "seelie" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD SEELIE

An earlier form of silly.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF SEELIE

seelie  [ˈsiːlɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SEELIE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Seelie can act as a noun and an adjective.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES SEELIE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Classifications of fairies

The fairies of English and Scottish folklore have been classified in a variety of ways. Two of the most prominent categories, derived from Scottish folklore, are the division into the Seelie Court and the Unseelie Court. These categories may reflect an earlier classification of the Germanic elves, as the corresponding Insular Celtic "fair folk" do not appear to have a comparable division. William Butler Yeats, in Irish Fairy and Folk Tales, further divided them into the Trooping Fairies and the Solitary Fairies. Katharine Mary Briggs noted that a third distinction might be needed for "domesticated fairies" who live in human households.

Definition of seelie in the English dictionary

The definition of seelie in the dictionary is of or belonging to the seelie. Other definition of seelie is good and benevolent like the seelie.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SEELIE


campanile
ˌkæmpəˈniːlɪ
dele
ˈdiːlɪ
Ely
ˈiːlɪ
freely
ˈfriːlɪ
fusilli
fʊˈziːlɪ
Greeley
ˈɡriːlɪ
Healey
ˈhiːlɪ
Healy
ˈhiːlɪ
Ismaili
ˌɪzmɑːˈiːlɪ
Kiswahili
ˌkiːswɑːˈhiːlɪ
Lely
ˈliːlɪ
mielie
ˈmiːlɪ
Ofili
ɒˈfiːlɪ
seely
ˈsiːlɪ
steelie
ˈstiːlɪ
steely
ˈstiːlɪ
stele
ˈstiːlɪ
Swahili
swɑːˈhiːlɪ
unseelie
ʌnˈsiːlɪ
wheelie
ˈwiːlɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SEELIE

seedy
Seeger
seeing
seeing-eye dog
seek
seek out
seeker
seel
Seeland
seeld
seely
seem
seemelesse
seemer
seeming
seemingly
seemingness
seemless
seemlier
seemliest

WORDS THAT END LIKE SEELIE

belie
Border collie
charlie
collie
folie
forelie
girlie
goalie
jeelie
Jolie
keelie
kylie
lie
millie
nellie
ollie
rough collie
the seelie
the unseelie
willie

Synonyms and antonyms of seelie in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «seelie» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SEELIE

Find out the translation of seelie to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of seelie from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «seelie» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

seelie
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

seelie
570 millions of speakers

English

seelie
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

seelie
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

seelie
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Благие
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

seelie
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

seelie
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Seelies
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Seelie
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

seelie
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

シーリー
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

seelie
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Seelie
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

seelie
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

seelie
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

सीलि
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Seelie
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Seelie
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Seelie
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

благі
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

seelie
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

seelie
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

seelie
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Seelie
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

seelie
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of seelie

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SEELIE»

The term «seelie» is normally little used and occupies the 111.265 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SEELIE» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «seelie» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «seelie» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about seelie

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SEELIE»

Discover the use of seelie in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to seelie and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Bright Nights: Photographs of Another New York
This startlingly beautiful collection of images captures a gritty culture that belies the city's glamorous persona. Here are punk bands and bike parades, abandoned spaces and skeezy clubs, junk-filled lots and sketchy streets.
Tod Seelie, 2013
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Touch of Fire
The door swung open at that moment and Seelie sauntered in with all the assuredness of a mistress. Her eyes softened when they met Liam's. "Li-Liam," Seelie stuttered. "You-you shouldn't be here alone with her." "Just making sure she stays ...
Maria Zannini, 2009
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Seelie: The Falcon Grey Files - Volume One
Maintaining his dual identity as a human detective inspector and inheritor of the Seelie crown has never been easy and when the two worlds collide in an orgy of violence he knows it's about to become impossible.
Sarah Luddington, 2013
4
Midna's Farie Tale
Seelie. It first started with the Tuatha De Danann, which would be like the first five races, which inhabited the earth according to Irish and Keltic folklore. You have Ladhra, leader of the first, Partholon, leader of the second, Nemed, leader of the ...
Alexandria Infante, 2012
5
Fantasy Art Expedition
The Seelie Court Members of the Seelie Court, some of which are shown below, are usually seen around twilight in long, solemn processions and are known to seek help from humans. TYLWYTH TEG – Tylwyth Teg is a common Welsh term ...
‎2010
6
The Squire's Tale
“Milord, have you ever heard of something called 'the Seelie Court'?” Terence asked finally. “What do you know of the Seelie Court, boy?” “Nothing, milord. What is it?” Terence pulled himself a few inches closer. For a moment Gawain said ...
Gerald Morris, 2008
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Cassandra Clare: The Mortal Instrument Series (4 books): ...
“She wants us to go to the Seelie Court.” “You're right, this is different,” said Jace. “This is her worst idea ever.” “She knows a knight in the Court,” said Alec. “He told her that the Seelie Queen is interested in meeting with us. Isabelle overheard  ...
Cassandra Clare, 2011
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To Teach Is Divine: Halleren's Prophecy
The Seelie Courts are supposed to be the blessed trooping faeries of the winds that have been heard but never seen. Scottish folklore presents them as a huge host of light and benevolence riding on the night air. The Seelie Court and its ...
Alexandria Infante, 2012
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The Complete Mortal Instruments Collection
Jace asked. Alec hesitated. “Isabelle says the Queen of the Seelie Court has requested an audience with us.” “Sure,” said Magnus. “And Madonna wants me as a backup dancer onher nextworld tour.” Aleclooked puzzled. “Who's Madonna ?
Cassandra Clare, 2014
10
City of Ashes
Jace asked. Alec hesitated. “Isabelle says the Queen of the Seelie Court has requested an audience with us.” “Sure,” said Magnus. “And Madonna wants me as a backup dancer on her next world tour.” Alec looked puzzled. “Who's Madonna?
Cassandra Clare, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SEELIE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term seelie is used in the context of the following news items.
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How To Go To Jail Right Now: A Gothamist Primer
The Primer is authored by Tod Seelie, who appears to be a talented photographer, who describes his trip to Cuba. He said he wanted to go to see the old cars, ... «Lexology, Jun 15»
2
Photographer Tod Seelie Discovers Strange Wonders In 'Outland …
Looking at Tod Seelie's Outland Empire, there isn't much that could be labeled "pretty" in the traditional sense of the word. The Brooklyn photographer's newest ... «Gothamist, May 15»
3
Photos: Exploring The Fringes Of Southern California
New York-based photographer Tod Seelie has a new show in downtown Los Angeles where he explores the fringes of SoCal. The exhibit 'Outland Empire' ... «LAist, Mar 15»
4
New York Party: Tod Seelie: "Bright Nights" zeigt Underground-Partys
Halbnackte Tänzer winden sich in Ekstase, Autos gehen in Flammen auf: Der Fotograf Tod Seelie zeigt, was Touristen in New York kaum sehen werden. «Spiegel Online, Aug 14»
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Seelie Court Masquerade at New Mountain, Aug. 9 & 10
Seelie Court Masquerade occupies New Mountain Theater August 9th and 10th. A multisensory, fantasy event featuring two encore performances of 'Heart of ... «Mountain Xpress, Jul 14»
6
An Interview with Tod Seelie About Bright Nights, Biking the World …
Tod Seelie is best known for his photos of the floating river rafts made by the artist Swoon, and images of the wild night life of New York and other cities around ... «TheStranger.com, Jul 14»
7
Photographer Tod Seelie at Hot Art Wet City
Photographer Tod Seelie's aptly titled book Bright Nights: Photographs of Another New York is a gritty love letter to an underground scene that never sleeps, ... «Straight.com, Jul 14»
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Insane Clown Posse's Gritty Festival for Juggalos Moving to Missouri
(Photo Credit: Tod Seelie). While drawing some 10,000 people each year, the festival has developed a reputation for unruliness marked by drug overdoses, ... «Billboard, Feb 14»
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Wild Nights in the Big City: Tod Seelie's New York
Tod Seelie has been photographing New York's hedonistic sub- and ... animated by fire, street-lights and strobe, comes from Seelie's subjects dancing, shouting, ... «Daily Beast, Jan 14»
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Tod Seelie
Photographer Tod Seelie drops in at Poem 88 on Tues., Jan. 28, at 6 p.m. to discuss and sign copies of his first book, Bright Nights: Photographs of Another New ... «Creative Loafing Atlanta, Jan 14»

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« EDUCALINGO. Seelie [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/seelie>. May 2024 ».
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