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elfish

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elf·ish  (lfsh) also elv·ish (lvsh)
adj.
1. Of or relating to elves.
2. Prankish; mischievous.
elfish·ly adv.
elfish·ness n.
elfish [ˈɛlfɪʃ], elvish
adj
of, relating to, or like an elf or elves; charmingly mischievous or sprightly; impish
n
(Myth & Legend / European Myth & Legend) the supposed language of elves
elfishly , elvishly adv
elfishness , elvishness n
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.elfish - usually good-naturedly mischievous; "perpetrated a practical joke with elfin delight"; "elvish tricks"
elvish, elfin
playful - full of fun and high spirits; "playful children just let loose from school"
Translations
elfish
adj → elfenhaft; (= mischievous) → koboldhaft


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As they crept along, stooping low to discern the plant, a soft yellow gleam was reflected from the buttercups into their shaded faces, giving them an elfish, moonlit aspect, though the sun was pouring upon their backs in all the strength of noon.
Tess of the d'Urbervilles - A Pure Woman by Hardy, Thomas View in context
In addition to these--and they were all on deck, chattering and piping in queer, almost elfish, falsetto voices--were the two white men, Captain Van Horn and his Danish mate, Borckman, making a total of seventy-nine souls.
Jerry of the Islands by London, Jack View in context
Or, if not, thou strange and elfish child, whence didst thou come?
The Scarlet Letter by Hawthorne, Nathaniel View in context
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