elfin

• Décrit quelque chose ou quelqu'un qui évoque un elfe, en particulier de petite taille, gracieux, espiègle ou d'apparence surnaturelle.

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.

   D'apparence féerique ou lutinesque

   • 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.

   Synonymeselfishelvishimpishpuckish

2. Small and delicateC1formal

   Describing something that is small, slender, and graceful.

   Menue et délicate

   • 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.

   Synonymesdaintydelicatediminutivepetiteslight

   Antonymesawkwardbigclumsygracelesslarge