unseelie

British  

/ ʌnˈsiːlɪ /

plural noun

1. evil malevolent fairies

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adjective

1. 1. of or belonging to the unseelie

   2. evil and malevolent like the unseelie

      unseelie wights

Etymology

Origin of unseelie

Old English unsǣlig ; compare _seelie and _silly

Example Sentences

After Tristran's death, there were those who claimed that he was a member of the Fellowship of the Castle, and was instrumental in breaking the power of the Unseelie Court.

From Literature

A motley group still fills the hall: glittering Seelie and terrifying Unseelie; the wild fey that seldom leave their hills, rivers, or grave mounds; goblins and hags; pixies and phookas.

From Literature

He and Queen Annet share a very Unseelie smile.

From Literature

“She’s gone to the house of her betrothed, but they’ll be at the High King Balekin’s manor tomorrow. You will be there, too. He’s throwing a feast for your father and some of the Seelie and Unseelie rulers. You’ll be expected to be less hostile to each other.”

From Literature

The monarchs of the Seelie and Unseelie Courts, along with the wild unallied faeries who came for the coronation, had made camp on the easternmost corner of the island.

From Literature