elfin

elf·in

adjective \ˈel-fən\

Definition of ELFIN

1

a : of, relating to, or produced by an elf

b : resembling an elf especially in its tiny size <elfin portions>

2

: having an otherworldly or magical quality or charm

Examples of ELFIN

1. They were delighted with the child's elfin charm.
2. <the heroine in the story has an elfin beauty that men find irresistible>

Origin of ELFIN

irregular from elf

First Known Use: 1590

Related to ELFIN

Synonyms

alluring, appealing, attractive, bewitching, captivating, charismatic, charming, fascinating, enchanting, engaging, entrancing, fetching, glamorous (also glamourous), luring, magnetic, seductive

Antonyms

repellent (also repellant), repelling, repugnant, repulsive, revolting, unalluring

Related Words

absorbing, arresting, engrossing, enthralling, galvanic, gripping, hypnotic, hypnotizing, mesmerizing, riveting, spellbinding; enticing, tantalizing, tempting; exciting, haunting, interesting, intriguing, titillating; beckoning, inviting, winning; darling, delightful, pleasant, pleasing

Near Antonyms

boring, irksome, tedious, tiresome, wearisome; abhorrent, abominable, appalling, awful, distasteful, hideous, horrendous, horrible, horrid, invidious, loathsome, nauseating, noisome, obnoxious, odious, offensive, shocking, sickening; drab, dreary, dull, flat, humdrum, jading, leaden, monotonous, pedestrian, ponderous