Elfin vs. Elflike — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Elfin and Elflike
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Elfin
Relating to or suggestive of an elf.
Elflike
Resembling or characteristic of an elf.
Elfin
Made, done, or produced by an elf.
Elflike
Small and delicate;
She was an elfin creature--graceful and delicate
Obsessed by things elfin and small
Elfin
Small and sprightly or mischievous.
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Elfin
Having a magical quality or charm; fairylike
Moved across the dimly lit stage with elfin grace.
Elfin
An elf; an inhabitant of fairy-land.
Elfin
A little urchin or child.
Elfin
Any of the butterflies in the subgenus Incisalia of the North American lycaenid genus Callophrys.
Elfin
Relating to or resembling an elf or elves, especially in its tiny size or features.
Elfin
Relating to elves.
Elfin
A little elf or urchin.
Elfin
Suggestive of an elf in strangeness and otherworldliness;
Thunderbolts quivered with elfin flares of heat lightning
The fey quality was there, the ability to see the moon at midday
Elfin
Small and delicate;
She was an elfin creature--graceful and delicate
Obsessed by things elfin and small
Elfin
Relating to or made or done by or as if by an elf;
Elfin bells
All the little creatures joined in the elfin dance
Elfin
Usually good-naturedly mischievous;
Perpetrated a practical joke with elfin delight
Elvish tricks
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