1
a
: of, relating to, or produced by an elf
b
: resembling an elf especially in its tiny size
elfin portions
2
: having an otherworldly or magical quality or charm
Examples of elfin in a Sentence
They were delighted with the child's elfin charm.
the heroine in the story has an elfin beauty that men find irresistible
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The look is elfin, but less shaggy than an elfish cut, often pulled off with a mod, micro-cut bang instead.
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Essence, 21 Apr. 2025
Chunky braids on the side of each model’s head to mimic horns emphasized the elfin quality of the beauty look.
—Ranyechi Udemezue, Vogue, 26 Feb. 2025
The vehicle features Santa Claus, ready to tee off, seated alongside an elfin caddy.
—Spencer Whaley, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Precisely the sorts of things that a federal coronavirus task force and its elfin leader should be focused on, in other words.
—Libby Watson, The New Republic, 15 May 2020
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Essence, 21 Apr. 2025
Chunky braids on the side of each model’s head to mimic horns emphasized the elfin quality of the beauty look.
—Ranyechi Udemezue, Vogue, 26 Feb. 2025
The vehicle features Santa Claus, ready to tee off, seated alongside an elfin caddy.
—Spencer Whaley, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Precisely the sorts of things that a federal coronavirus task force and its elfin leader should be focused on, in other words.
—Libby Watson, The New Republic, 15 May 2020
See All Example Sentences for elfin
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“Elfin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/elfin. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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elfin
adjective
elf·in
ˈel-fən 
1
: of or relating to elves
2
: resembling an elf
especially
: having a strange beauty or charm
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