elvish
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- elvishly adverb
Etymology
Origin of elvish
Middle English word dating back to 1150–1200; see origin at elf, -ish 1
Example Sentences
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“My favorite part of the books was identifying with the elvish story,” de Barra, 51, said in a video conversation.
From New York Times • Dec. 22, 2022
From Macaulay Culkin's iconic pranks to Will Ferrell's elvish antics, there are plenty of Christmas movies out there that will get you in the holiday spirit.
From Fox News • Dec. 23, 2019
His blond hair is now snowy except for the tufts on the crown of his head hidden by his elvish hat.
From Washington Times • Dec. 10, 2018
Notable Song: I don’t even know what the name is, but it’s sung by an elvish version of Steven Tyler on a unicycle and I would very much like to hate it.
From Golf Digest • Dec. 1, 2017
As Elrond entered and went towards the seat prepared for him, elvish minstrels began to make sweet music.
From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien
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