as in charismatic
having an often mysterious or magical power to attract
the heroine in the story has an elfin beauty that men find irresistible
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Recent Examples of elfin
Meanwhile, as Hjalmar’s 14-year-old daughter, Hedvig, the elfin Maaike Laanstra-Corn is delivering yet another wonderfully eccentric embodiment of a high-strung tween with a potentially perilous excess of imagination.
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Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
14 Sep. 2025
Numerous species are commercially available, from the culinary classic common thyme (Thymus vulgaris) to colorful flowering groundcovers such as elfin thyme (Thymus serpyllum) and creeping thyme (Thymus praecox).
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Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
25 Aug. 2025
In a series of illustrated stories, Lung describes the Labubu as an elfin creature.
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Merlisa Lawrence Corbett,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Alicia Vikander embraced the elfin vibe of Ghesquière’s giant pointy hats, which echoed some traditional Scandi headwear.
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Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2019
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Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
14 Sep. 2025
Numerous species are commercially available, from the culinary classic common thyme (Thymus vulgaris) to colorful flowering groundcovers such as elfin thyme (Thymus serpyllum) and creeping thyme (Thymus praecox).
—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
25 Aug. 2025
In a series of illustrated stories, Lung describes the Labubu as an elfin creature.
—
Merlisa Lawrence Corbett,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Alicia Vikander embraced the elfin vibe of Ghesquière’s giant pointy hats, which echoed some traditional Scandi headwear.
—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2019
See All Example Sentences for elfin
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elfin
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Were any of those characters as charismatic or interesting as minor figures from Game of Thrones, such as Gendry, Tormund or Olenna?
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Perhaps its most red card-worthy offense was relegating Kuno Becker’s charismatic lead — the series’ only mainstay — to bit part, focusing instead on two new England internationals without an ounce of personality.
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In the market for a charming little outdoor oasis to elevate camping trips this summer?
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With a spacious design, durable construction, and charming look, it’s bound to be your go-to retreat for morning coffee, afternoon reading, or evening relaxing.
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This condominium also has another appealing feature.
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Rushing in and risking a possible violation is not an appealing gamble.
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Top Wall Street analysts help investors look past near-term noise and pick attractive stocks with solid long-term growth potential.
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The convertible is also painted Verde Scuro, a rare color for Mondials and and a quite attractive dark-green hue.
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Cumberland Island Steeped in history, this enchanting Georgia barrier island feels suspended in time.
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John Steinbeck wrote about its charms, while the Beat Generation was drawn to the enchanting landscape and bohemian way of life.
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By probing his triple role as author, anthropologist and cult leader, the book asks why Americans hunger for seductive spiritual hoaxes.
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The most seductive is a spectacular piece called the Untamed, which physically embodies the jeweler’s sensibilities in an 18-karat-white-gold strand of ivy with diamond leaves interspersed with tiny rock-crystal dew droplets.
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“Elfin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elfin. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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