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    Elf·in
    /ˈelfən/

    adjective

    • 1. (with reference to a person) small and delicate, typically with an attractively mischievous or strange charm: "she looked up at him with an elfin grin"
    • 2. relating to elves: "an enchanted world of fairies in elfin glades"

    noun

    • 1. an elf. archaic
    • 2. a small North American butterfly that is typically brownish with markings on the wing margins that give the impression of scalloped edges.
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    Elfin is an adjective that means of, relating to, or resembling an elf, or having a strange beauty or charm. Learn the synonyms, examples, word history, and etymology of elfin from Merriam-Webster dictionary.

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    Elfin is an adjective that means small and delicate, often used to describe a person or a creature. Learn how to use elfin in a sentence, see synonyms and related words, and find translations in different languages.

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    Elfin is an adjective that means small and delicate, often used to describe a person or a creature. Learn how to use elfin in sentences, see synonyms and related words, and find translations in different languages.

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    adjective. of, relating to, or like an elf or elves. small, delicate, and charming. Discover More. Word History and Origins. Origin of elfin 1. 1560–70; alteration of elf, nymph, equivalent to elf + feminine suffix (cognate with ); cognate with nightmare, puck, elf. Discover More. Example Sentences.

  7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › elfinElfin - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent. adjective. usually good-naturedly mischievous. “perpetrated a practical joke with elfin delight”. synonyms: elfish, elvish. playful. full of fun and high spirits. adjective. suggestive of an elf in strangeness and otherworldliness.

  8. www.yourdictionary.com › elfinElfin Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

    Elfin is an adjective or noun that relates to or describes an elf, a small, delicate, or mischievous creature. Learn the origin, synonyms, and examples of elfin from various sources.

  9. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishELFIN definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    2 days ago · Elfin means small and attractive, like an elf or a fairy. It can be used as an adjective or a noun. See examples, synonyms, word frequency and origin of 'elfin'.

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