单词 | goblinish |
释义 | > as lemmasˈgoblinish ˈgoblinish adj. characteristic of or resembling a goblin; suggestive of a goblin or goblins. ΘΚΠ the world > the supernatural > supernatural being > fairy or elf > [adjective] > of or relating to imp or goblin > resembling goblinish1837 goblinesque1873 goblined1893 1837 Bentley's Misc. May 470 The weather was hot, stormy, and goblinish; it led us to tell ghost-stories. 1840 New Yorker 10 Sept. 342/1 Ghosts that show themselves in..frightful shapes or that indulge in goblinish gibberings..should..be treated with contempt. 1924 Altoona (Pa.) Mirror 24 Oct. 22/5 They were a kind of elfish fairy or fairy elf, not at all goblinish, or objectionable. 2012 School Lib. Jrnls. (Nexis) 1 Nov. 111 Since hearing about his goblinish ways her entire adolescence..Lena sets off to Scree. < as lemmas |
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