elfish

• Beschreibt eine Person oder ein Verhalten, das schelmisch, verspielt oder leicht neckisch ist, oft auf charmante oder verspielte Weise.

Describes a person or behavior that is mischievous, playful, or slightly impish, often in a charming or whimsical way.

1. Mischievous and playfulC1formal

   Having a playful, often good-naturedly mischievous quality, reminiscent of an elf.

   Schelmisch und verspielt

   • The child had an elfish grin after hiding the toy.
   • Her elfish sense of humor kept everyone entertained.
   • He gave an elfish wink before telling the joke.

   Synonymeelfinfrolicsomeimpishmischievousplayfulprankishpuckishroguishsportivetricksy

   Antonymeearnestgraveserioussobersolemnstern

2. Elf-like in appearanceC1formal

   Resembling an elf, typically with delicate, pointed features or a small, sprightly figure.

   elfenhaft

   • The actress had an elfish face with a pointed chin.
   • His elfish ears were a distinctive feature.
   • She moved with an elfish grace across the stage.

   Synonymeelfinelflikeelvish