sprite

noun
UK: /spraɪt/
US: /spraɪt/

  1. A fairy or other supernatural being, usually small and mischievous.

    1. The sprite flitted through the moonlit forest.
    2. According to legend, the forest was inhabited by a mischievous sprite who played tricks on travelers.

  2. A computer graphic that may be moved on-screen as part of a video game or other program.

    1. The game featured colorful sprites and simple gameplay.
    2. The game developer optimized the sprite's animation to run smoothly on older hardware.

  3. An atmospheric phenomenon consisting of a brief flash of red light above a thunderstorm.

    1. The pilot reported seeing a sprite above the storm clouds.
    2. Scientists are studying sprites to better understand the electrical activity in the upper atmosphere.

Synonyms

fairy elf pixie character image apparition

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "sprite" in English means: A fairy or other supernatural being, usually small and mischievous., A computer graphic that may be moved on-screen as part of a video game or other program., An atmospheric phenomenon consisting of a brief flash of red light above a thunderstorm..

The phonetic transcription of "sprite" is /spraɪt/ in British English and /spraɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "sprite": fairy, elf, pixie, character, image, apparition.

Example usage of "sprite": "The sprite flitted through the moonlit forest.". More examples on the page.