Synonyms of elves

elves

noun

plural of elf

as in fairies

an imaginary being usually having a small human form and magical powers

elves are often portrayed as rather mischievous

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fairies
• goblins
• dwarfs
• faeries
• gnomes
• trolls
• pixies
• sprites
• leprechauns
• gremlins
• brownies
• hobgoblins
• fays
• kobolds
• pucks
• little people
• changelings
• ghouls
• ogres
• imps
• banshees
• nixies
• hags
• kelpies

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of elves

The Rock the Holiday Christmas Parade with new floats and characters will feature elves, chefs, bakers and toy makers singing and dancing to classic Christmas songs during the procession through the park. — Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 12 Nov. 2026

There isn’t just catastrophizing happening amid the elves, the humans, and the dwarves — now there’s gossip! — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2026

His army of orcs are tracking down the rest of the titular rings, which are safe(ish) with the elves in the luxe strongholds of Lindon and Rivendell, as well as my beloved dwarves in the sonorous mines of Khazad-dûm. — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 10 Nov. 2026

But the elves — less weighed down by volumous hair and with wardrobes not so focussed on bulk — aren’t facing quite the same issue. — Alex Ritman, Variety, 10 Nov. 2026

Join in holiday sing-alongs, write letters to Santa, and chat with friendly elves along the way. — Sarah Miller, Midwest Living, 7 Nov. 2026

The 2003 movie centered on Buddy the Elf (Ferrell), who was raised in the North Pole by Santa and his elves before traveling to New York City to meet his real father, Walter Hobbs (James Caan). — Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2026

And many, perhaps understandably, choose to escape into romances involving elves and hockey players. — Julia Vitale, airmail.news, 29 Oct. 2026

From holiday crafts and movie nights to cookie decorating and storytime with Santa’s elves, there’s plenty to keep little ones occupied. — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2026