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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Chunky braids on the side of each model’s head to mimic horns emphasized the elfin quality of the beauty look.
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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
Before leading me on a tour of the outdoor sets and soundstages, Logan, an elfin presence with a demeanor that splits the difference between fanatical and very nice, greeted me at his office in a repurposed hacienda.
—Alexis Soloski, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2020
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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
Before leading me on a tour of the outdoor sets and soundstages, Logan, an elfin presence with a demeanor that splits the difference between fanatical and very nice, greeted me at his office in a repurposed hacienda.
—Alexis Soloski, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2020
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“Elfin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/elfin. Accessed 23 Apr. 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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