changeling (Meaning)
changeling (n)
a person of subnormal intelligence
a child secretly exchanged for another in infancy
changeling (n.)
One who, or that which, is left or taken in the place of another, as a child exchanged by fairies.
A simpleton; an idiot.
One apt to change; a waverer.
changeling (a.)
Taken or left in place of another; changed.
Given to change; inconstant.
Synonyms & Antonyms of changeling
changeling Sentence Examples
- The folklore of old often spoke of a changeling, a child swapped with a fairy.
- The mother suspected her baby might be a changeling when it cried incessantly and refused to eat.
- In mythology, a changeling was said to possess supernatural abilities.
- The villagers believed that the strange child found in the woods was a changeling left by the fairies.
- The changeling's appearance was otherworldly, with eyes that seemed to hold ancient secrets.
- Legends tell of mothers who tried to drive out the changeling by placing it near hot flames.
- The tale of the changeling captivated children around the fireplace on chilly nights.
- Some believed that a changeling could bring either blessings or misfortune to a household.
- In medieval times, suspicion of a changeling often led to tragic consequences.
- Despite its eerie reputation, the changeling was ultimately a victim of human fear and superstition.
FAQs About the word changeling
a person of subnormal intelligence, a child secretly exchanged for another in infancyOne who, or that which, is left or taken in the place of another, as a chil
brownie, troll, leprechaun, faerie, elf,fairy, goblin, gnome, faery, pixie
No antonyms found.
The folklore of old often spoke of a changeling, a child swapped with a fairy.
The mother suspected her baby might be a changeling when it cried incessantly and refused to eat.
In mythology, a changeling was said to possess supernatural abilities.
The villagers believed that the strange child found in the woods was a changeling left by the fairies.
