elfin

The word “elfin” has 2 syllables: elf-in

It's pronounced as /ˈɛlfɪn/

What is synonym and antonym for elfin?

In the thesaurus, “elfin” has 62 synonyms and 40 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for elfin along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for elfin

absorbing
alluring
appealing
arresting
attractive
beckoning
bewitching
captivating
charismatic
charming
darling
delicate
delightful
devilish
disobedient
elfish
enchanting
engaging
engrossing
enthralling
enticing
entrancing
exciting
fascinating
fetching
frolicsome
galvanic
glamorous
glamourous
gripping
haunting
hypnotic
hypnotizing
impish
interesting
intriguing
inviting
little
luring
magnetic
mesmerizing
minute
misbehaving
naughty
petite
playful
pleasant
pleasing
prankish
puckish
puny
rascally
riveting
seductive
slight
spellbinding
sprightly
tantalizing
tempting
tiny
titillating
winning

Antonyms for elfin

abhorrent
abominable
appalling
awful
boring
distasteful
drab
dreary
dull
flat
hideous
horrendous
horrible
horrid
humdrum
invidious
irksome
jading
leaden
loathsome
monotonous
nauseating
noisome
obnoxious
odious
offensive
pedestrian
ponderous
repellant
repellent
repelling
repugnant
repulsive
revolting
shocking
sickening
tedious
tiresome
unalluring
wearisome

Meanings of elfin

noun
1. An elf; an inhabitant of fairy-land.
2. A little urchin or child.
3. Any of the butterflies in the subgenus Incisalia of the North American lycaenid genus Callophrys.
adjective
1. Relating to or resembling an elf or elves, especially in its tiny size or features.

Example Sentences

She had an elfin smile that made everyone around her feel at ease.
The forest was filled with elfin creatures that were mischievous yet kind-hearted.
His elfin features made him appear otherworldly, almost like a fairy tale character.
The elfin magic in the air seemed to transform the ordinary into the extraordinary.
She wore an elfin dress that sparkled under the moonlight, enchanting everyone who saw her.

On this page you'll find 102 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to elfin, such as: abhorrent, abominable, absorbing, alluring, appalling, appealing, arresting.

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