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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Daniel S. Levine, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
This involves jumping through a portal into the real world, navigating a very messy desk filled with obstacles, and then jumping into a card ripped out of Magic: The Gathering to battle an elf.
—Andrew Webster, The Verge, 21 Sep. 2024
Still, when an elf praises Galadriel's willingness to sacrifice herself for others, Elrond bitterly replies that Galadriel is risking her safety not for her fellow elves but to protect the ring.
—Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 12 Sep. 2024
The event will feature A Journey to the North Pole, a walk-through experience featuring a snowy winter wonderland, elves’ workshop, Mrs. Claus’ old-fashioned kitchen, reindeer stables and Santa Claus, who will provide gifts to children ages 12 and under.
—Charles Infosino, The Enquirer, 13 July 2024
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Noun
Ferrell starred as Buddy, a human raised as an elf in Santa’s workshop who returns to New York City to meet his biological father, played by the late James Caan.
—Daniel S. Levine, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
This involves jumping through a portal into the real world, navigating a very messy desk filled with obstacles, and then jumping into a card ripped out of Magic: The Gathering to battle an elf.
—Andrew Webster, The Verge, 21 Sep. 2024
Still, when an elf praises Galadriel's willingness to sacrifice herself for others, Elrond bitterly replies that Galadriel is risking her safety not for her fellow elves but to protect the ring.
—Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 12 Sep. 2024
The event will feature A Journey to the North Pole, a walk-through experience featuring a snowy winter wonderland, elves’ workshop, Mrs. Claus’ old-fashioned kitchen, reindeer stables and Santa Claus, who will provide gifts to children ages 12 and under.
—Charles Infosino, The Enquirer, 13 July 2024
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“Elf.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/elf. Accessed 15 Oct. 2024.
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