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pixie-like

Translations

pixie-likeadjective
more pixie-like
Comp.
most pixie-like
Super.
Used to describe something that resembles or has the qualities of a pixie.
She flashed a pixie-like grin that hinted at mischief.
Elle eut un sourire espiègle qui laissait deviner une espièglerie.
Additional translations
malicieuxNuance un peu plus générale; selon le contexte, peut être moins marqué que « espiègle ».
pixie-likeadverb
Occasionally used after a verb to describe a pixie-resembling manner of action.
The toddler skipped pixie-like across the lawn.
Le tout-petit sautillait espièglement sur la pelouse.
Additional translations
malicieusementEmployé quand l’idée de malice est plus forte que celle de grâce enjouée.

Definitions

pixie-likeadjective
Resembling or characteristic of a pixie; having a playfully mischievous, spritely quality or appearance.
She flashed a pixie-like grin that hinted at mischief.
pixie-likeadverb
In a manner reminiscent of a pixie; playfully or mischievously.
The toddler skipped pixie-like across the lawn.
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