elfin

• Descreve algo ou alguém que lembra um elfo, especialmente de aparência pequena, delicada, travessa ou etérea.

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.

   élfico

   • 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.

   Sinônimoselfishelvishimpishpuckish

2. Small and delicateC1formal

   Describing something that is small, slender, and graceful.

   Pequeno e delicado

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdaintydelicatediminutivepetiteslight

   Antônimosawkwardbigclumsygracelesslarge