英语词汇“elfish”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

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Noun elves are often portrayed as rather mischievous

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Rowling’s transphobic statements are objectionable enough; there’s no need to bolster the case with a book that weighs more than a house elf — especially when the overreaction only bolsters the author’s case instead.

Mary Mcnamara, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2022 Not only that: Their first king was Elros, Elrond's twin brother who chose to live as a human instead of an elf.

Christian Holub, EW.com, 9 Sep. 2022 Characters of color include a queen regent (Cynthia Addai-Robinson), an elf warrior (Ismael Cruz Córdova), dwarf royalty (Sophia Nomvete) and the leader of the Harfoots (Lenny Henry).

Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 9 Sep. 2022 The few remaining elf-friends sail on the wings of storm to mainland Middle-earth to begin life—and the war against Sauron—anew.

John Garth, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Sep. 2022 The character is an elf-like man wearing a red shirt and white overalls.

Will Sloan, The New Yorker, 6 Sep. 2022 Playing an elf is certainly a departure from Clark’s latest projects.

Austa Somvichian-clausen, Glamour, 2 Sep. 2022 Galadriel, played by Cate Blanchett as a beatific and wise elf elder in the movies, is a (relatively) young woman and fierce warrior, played here by Morfydd Clark.

Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 31 Aug. 2022 And some — including the addition of an elf-dwarf love story — were absolutely ludicrous.

Scott D. Pierce, The Salt Lake Tribune, 31 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English, from Old English ælf; akin to Old Norse alfr elf & perhaps to Latin albus white — more at alb

First Known Use

Noun

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

单词	elfish
释义	elf 1 of 2 noun ˈelf plural elves ˈelvz 1 : a small often mischievous fairy 2 : a small lively creature also : a usually lively mischievous or malicious person elfish ˈel-fish adjective elfishly adverb ELF 2 of 2 abbreviation extremely low frequency Synonyms Noun brownie dwarf faerie faery fairy fay gnome goblin gremlin hobgoblin kobold leprechaun pixie pixy puck sprite troll See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun elves are often portrayed as rather mischievous Recent Examples on the Web Noun Rowling’s transphobic statements are objectionable enough; there’s no need to bolster the case with a book that weighs more than a house elf — especially when the overreaction only bolsters the author’s case instead. Mary Mcnamara, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2022 Not only that: Their first king was Elros, Elrond's twin brother who chose to live as a human instead of an elf. Christian Holub, EW.com, 9 Sep. 2022 Characters of color include a queen regent (Cynthia Addai-Robinson), an elf warrior (Ismael Cruz Córdova), dwarf royalty (Sophia Nomvete) and the leader of the Harfoots (Lenny Henry). Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 9 Sep. 2022 The few remaining elf-friends sail on the wings of storm to mainland Middle-earth to begin life—and the war against Sauron—anew. John Garth, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Sep. 2022 The character is an elf-like man wearing a red shirt and white overalls. Will Sloan, The New Yorker, 6 Sep. 2022 Playing an elf is certainly a departure from Clark’s latest projects. Austa Somvichian-clausen, Glamour, 2 Sep. 2022 Galadriel, played by Cate Blanchett as a beatific and wise elf elder in the movies, is a (relatively) young woman and fierce warrior, played here by Morfydd Clark. Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 31 Aug. 2022 And some — including the addition of an elf-dwarf love story — were absolutely ludicrous. Scott D. Pierce, The Salt Lake Tribune, 31 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Noun Middle English, from Old English ælf; akin to Old Norse alfr elf & perhaps to Latin albus white — more at alb First Known Use Noun before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing elf elf owl elf owl Kids Definition elf noun ˈelf plural elves ˈelvz : an often mischievous fairy elfish adjective as in playful given to good-natured joking or teasing an elfish comedian who often played lovable drunks and wisecracking sidekicks Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance playful mischievous merry fay amusing goofy coltish frolicsome antic entertaining larky frisky sportive energetic lively delightful rollicking impish pixie happy silly sportful whimsical kittenish roguish gay fun pleasing spunky coy knavish enjoyable lighthearted spirited sprightly rascally devilish vivacious jocund frolic pixy pleasant joking prankish teasing jocose frivolous jocular trifling jesting diverting dabbling pleasurable Antonyms & Near Antonyms earnest grim solemn stern serious sombre dutiful stolid sober somber responsible priggish serious-minded grave sobersided starchy stuffy decorous proper sedate formal restrained staid guarded inhibited no-nonsense See More
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