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elfin

UK
/ˈɛlfɪn/
US
/ˈɛlfɪn/

Translations

elfinadjective
more elfin
Comp.
most elfin
Super.
UK
/ˈɛlfɪn/
US
/ˈɛlfɪn/
elfiqueS’emploie surtout pour décrire une apparence petite, délicate ou d’allure féerique.
Her elfin features gave her a whimsical and enchanting look.
Ses traits elfiques lui donnaient une allure fantasque et envoûtante.
Additional translations
lutinesquePlus rare ; insiste sur le côté espiègle ou malicieux.
Synonyms
diminutive
pixie-like
sprite-like
mischievous
tiny
fairy-like
elfinnoun
elfins
pl
UK
/ˈɛl.fɪn/
US
/ˈɛl.fɪn/
elfePour un être de type elfique, petit et délicat.
The garden was said to be inhabited by an elfin who played tricks on visitors.
On disait que le jardin était habité par un elfe qui jouait des tours aux visiteurs.
Additional translations
lutinQuand le mot évoque surtout une petite créature malicieuse, proche du folklore.
Synonyms
puck
elf
fairy
sprite
pixie
imp
brownie
leprechaun
faery
faerie

Definitions

elfinadjective
Having a small and delicate, often charmingly mischievous appearance.
Her elfin features gave her a whimsical and enchanting look.
Resembling or characteristic of an elf, especially in being small, sprightly, or mischievous.
The child had an elfin grin that suggested he was up to some playful mischief.
elfinnoun
A small, delicate, and often mischievous creature resembling a fairy or sprite.
The garden was said to be inhabited by an elfin who played tricks on visitors.
A person who is small and charmingly delicate in appearance.
Her elfin features and graceful movements made her stand out in the crowd.
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