elvish

[ el-vish ]

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adjective

elfish.

Origin of elvish

Middle English word dating back to 1150–1200; see origin at elf, -ish¹

Other words from elvish

elv·ish·ly, adverb

Words Nearby elvish

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How to use elvish in a sentence

In The Fall of Arthur, when Tolkien writes of Avalon, he means that same elvish island.
Tolkien’s Unfinished Epic: ‘The Fall of Arthur’ | John Garth | May 23, 2013 | THE DAILY BEAST
It seemed odd to them that men had once worn so elvish an attire.
The Napoleon of Notting Hill | Gilbert K. Chesterton
The laugh was light and mocking, a tinkling, elvish sound which the Highlander frowned to hear.
Audrey | Mary Johnston
In manner he seemed elvish, or shy, with a habit of staring on the ground, as if he would find a hair.
Chaucer for Children | Mrs. H. R. Haweis
But we never heard any elvish arrow whistling after us, or saw any more of the uncouth folk.
A King's Comrade | Charles Whistler

Birds were singing everywhere, and the green of new leaves clothed the land in elvish loveliness.
Masters of the Guild | L. Lamprey

British Dictionary definitions for elvish

elvish

/ (ˈɛlvɪʃ) /

adjective

a variant of elfish

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