elfin

elf·in

adj \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

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