elfin

• Описывает что-то или кого-то, напоминающего эльфа, особенно маленького, изящного, озорного или неземного вида.

Describes something or someone that resembles an elf, especially in being small, delicate, and mischievous or otherworldly in appearance.

1. Elf-like appearanceC1formal

   Having a delicate, small, and often mischievous appearance reminiscent of an elf.

   Эльфийский

   • She had an elfin face with pointed ears and bright eyes.
   • The child's elfin features made her look like a fairy.
   • His elfin smile hinted at a playful nature.

   Synonymselfishelvishimpishpuckish

2. Small and delicateC1formal

   Describing something that is small, slender, and graceful.

   Маленький и изящный

   • The elfin flowers bloomed in the shade of the forest.
   • She wore an elfin dress that flowed like a whisper.
   • The garden had an elfin charm with its tiny statues and winding paths.

   Synonymsdaintydelicatediminutivepetiteslight

   Antonymsawkwardbigclumsygracelesslarge