Synonyms

elfish

[el-fish]

elf·ish

[el-fish]
adjective
elflike; elfin; small and mischievous.
Also, elvish.


Origin:
1535–45; alteration of elvish

elf·ish·ly, adverb
elf·ish·ness, noun


prankish, impish.

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Elfish is always a great word to know.
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an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
an arrangement of five objects, as trees, in a square or rectangle, one at each corner and one in the middle.
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elfish or elvish (ˈɛlfɪʃ)
 
adj
1.  of, relating to, or like an elf or elves; charmingly mischievous or sprightly; impish
 
n
2.  the supposed language of elves
 
elvish or elvish
 
adj
 
n
 
elfishly or elvish
 
adv
 
elvishly or elvish
 
adv
 
elfishness or elvish
 
n
 
elvishness or elvish
 
n

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