Elfish (Adjective)
Meaning
Usually good-naturedly mischievous; "perpetrated a practical joke with elfin delight"; "elvish tricks".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- She played an elfish prank on her roommate by switching the salt and sugar containers in the kitchen.
- The children's elfish laughter filled the air as they played tricks on each other during recess.
- With an elfish grin, he hid behind the door and jumped out to surprise his sister.
- The elfish sparkle in her eye hinted that she was planning something mischievous.
- The elfish antics of the class clown kept everyone entertained during the long bus ride.