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English 4 senses of the word elfin:
ADJECTIVEallelfin, feysuggestive of an elf in strangeness and otherworldliness
allelfin, elflikesmall and delicate
pertelfinrelating to or made or done by or as if by an elf
allelfin, elfish, elvishusually good-naturedly mischievous
elfin pronunciation
Soundseh'lfihn
RhymesAdrenalin ... zeppelin / Zeppelin: 223 rhymes with ihn...
Englishelfin: 4 senses adjective 1
MeaningSuggestive of an elf in strangeness and otherworldliness.
Example"thunderbolts quivered with elfin flares of heat lightning"
Synonymfey
Broadersupernaturalnot existing in nature or subject to explanation according to natural laws
Englishelfin: 4 senses adjective 2
Meaningsmall and delicate.
Examples
  • "she was an elfin creature--graceful and delicate"
  • "obsessed by things elfin and small"
Synonymelflike
Broadersmall, littleLimited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
Englishelfin: 4 senses adjective 3, pert
Meaningrelating to or made or done by or as if by an elf.
Examples
  • "elfin bells"
  • "all the little creatures joined in the elfin dance"
Nounself(folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous
Englishelfin: 4 senses adjective 4
Meaningusually good-naturedly mischievous.
Example"perpetrated a practical joke with elfin delight"
Synonymselfish, elvish
BroaderplayfulFull of fun and high spirits

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