elfish

• Describe a una persona o comportamiento que es travieso, juguetón o ligeramente pícaro, a menudo de manera encantadora o caprichosa.

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.

   Travieso y juguetón

   • 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.

   Sinónimoselfinfrolicsomeimpishmischievousplayfulprankishpuckishroguishsportivetricksy

   Antónimosearnestgraveserioussobersolemnstern

2. Elf-like in appearanceC1formal

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

   Parecido a un elfo

   • 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.

   Sinónimoselfinelflikeelvish