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elfish Definition

elf·ish (elf′is̸h)

adjective

like or characteristic of an elf; elfin or prankish

elfish Related Forms
elf′·ishly adverb elf′·ish·ness noun
elfish Synonyms

elfish

modif.

mischievous, prankish, impish, elfin; see naughty.

elfish Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • face: He saw her daughter, Lady Margaret Graham, a pale and pretty girl with an elfish face and copper-coloured hair.

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