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单词 elfin
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(elfɪn)
adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]
If you describe someone as elfin, you think that they are attractive because they are small and have delicate features.
[approval]
...a little boy with an elfin face.
Synonyms: elflike, charming, arch, playful More Synonyms of elfin

elfin in British English

(ˈɛlfɪn)
adjective
1. 
of, relating to, or like an elf or elves
2. 
small, delicate, and charming

elfin in American English

(ˈɛlfɪn)
adjective
1. 
of or like an elf; tiny, delicate, etc.
noun
2. 
an elf
Word origin
prob. < ME elvene, gen. pl.: see elf

Examples of 'elfin' in a sentence
elfin

She was about sixteen and had large dark eyes in a pale elfin face.
John Cornwell Seminary Boy (2006)
She had huge eyes in a face made elfin by illness.
Diane Purkiss The English Civil War: A People's History (2006)
But you don't need an elfin crop to work the look.
The Sun (2009)
It should be said that the elfin look rather suits Victoria.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Her new feathery hairstyle gave her a sleek, elfin look.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
It showcases both her lively, mercurial acting style and her elfin beauty.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
(adjective) 
Definition
of or relating to elves
Wilfred gave him a mischievous, elfin grin.
Synonyms
elflike
charming
arch
a slightly amused, arch expression
playful
They tumbled around like playful children.
mischievous
She rocks back and forth on her chair like a mischievous child.
sprightly
impish
He is known for his impish sense of humour.
puckish
He had a puckish sense of humour.
frolicsome
ludic (literary)
elvish
prankish
elfish

Additional synonyms

in the sense of arch
Definition
coyly playful
a slightly amused, arch expression
Synonyms
playful,
joking,
teasing,
humorous,
sly,
mischievous,
saucy,
tongue-in-cheek,
jesting,
jokey,
pert,
good-natured,
roguish,
frolicsome,
waggish
in the sense of frolicsome
Definition
merry and playful
Synonyms
playful,
gay,
lively,
merry,
sprightly,
wanton (archaic),
rollicking,
frisky,
full of beans (informal),
coltish,
kittenish,
ludic (literary),
sportive
in the sense of impish
Definition
mischievous
He is known for his impish sense of humour.
Synonyms
mischievous,
devilish,
roguish,
rascally,
elfin,
puckish,
waggish,
sportive,
prankish

Nearby words of
elfin

  • elevation
  • elevator
  • elf
  • elfin
  • elicit
  • eligible
  • eliminate

Synonyms of 'elfin'

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