plural elves
ˈelvz 
1
: a small often mischievous fairy
2
: a small lively creature
also
: a usually lively mischievous or malicious person
elfishly
adverb
extremely low frequency
Synonyms
Examples of elf in a Sentence
Noun
elves are often portrayed as rather mischievous
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Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 14 May 2024
But the Latin superstar took a break from the whirlwind of touring, walked the red carpet at the Met Gala for the first time wearing prosthetic elf ears and a sheer Marc Jacobs number embellished with large crystals from head to toe.
—Moises Mendez Ii, TIME, 6 May 2024
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Noun
The anticipation-building trailer then reveals Sauron’s new look (he’s disguised as an elf), before clips of destruction and chaos play rapidly.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 14 May 2024
But the Latin superstar took a break from the whirlwind of touring, walked the red carpet at the Met Gala for the first time wearing prosthetic elf ears and a sheer Marc Jacobs number embellished with large crystals from head to toe.
—Moises Mendez Ii, TIME, 6 May 2024
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“Elf.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/elf. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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