elvish

el·vish

adj \ˈel-vish\

Definition of ELVISH

1

: of or relating to elves

2

: mischievous

Examples of ELVISH

1. <with elvish glee the fraternity brothers hazed the new members to the point of utter humiliation>

First Known Use of ELVISH

13th century

Related to ELVISH

Synonyms: arch, devilish, mischievous, espiègle, impish, knavish, leprechaunish, pixie (also pixy), pixieish, prankish, puckish, rascally, roguish, scampish, sly, tricksy, waggish, wicked

Related Words: antic, coltish, coy, frisky, frolicsome, kittenish, playful, sportful, sportive; gay, happy, lighthearted, whimsical; energetic, lively, spirited, sprightly; artful, crafty, cunning, trickish, tricky, wily; misbehaving, naughty, troublemaking; pestering, riling, teasing

Near Antonyms: grave, grim, sedate, sober, solemn, staid, stern

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