Definitions

1. adjective

resembling or characteristic of a fairy, especially in being delicate and elusive.

“The fireflies danced vanelike in the moonlight, their twinkling lights captivating the children’s attention.”

2. noun

a fairy or other supernatural being, especially one that is delicate and elusive.

“The vanelike creature flitted around the edge of the forest, its presence barely perceptible to the naked eye.”