Synonyms of elfin

elfin

adjective

ˈel-fən 

as in charismatic

having an often mysterious or magical power to attract

the heroine in the story has an elfin beauty that men find irresistible

Synonyms & Similar Words

• charismatic
• charming
• appealing
• attractive
• enchanting
• seductive
• fascinating
• magnetic
• entrancing
• alluring
• bewitching
• interesting
• glamourous
• tempting
• glamorous
• fetching
• captivating
• hypnotic
• engaging
• intriguing
• exciting
• luring
• galvanic
• haunting
• absorbing
• spellbinding
• enticing
• tantalizing
• enthralling
• gripping
• delightful
• riveting
• engrossing
• hypnotizing
• pleasant
• pleasing
• arresting
• mesmerizing
• winning
• inviting
• darling
• titillating
• beckoning

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• repulsive
• repugnant
• revolting
• repellent
• irksome
• tiresome
• wearisome
• boring
• tedious
• repellant
• hideous
• offensive
• loathsome
• obnoxious
• horrid
• repelling
• abominable
• invidious
• unalluring
• odious
• noisome
• flat
• awful
• sickening
• appalling
• nauseating
• horrible
• shocking
• drab
• pedestrian
• dreary
• leaden
• dull
• distasteful
• ponderous
• abhorrent
• horrendous
• monotonous
• humdrum
• jading

Examples of elfin in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Cunningham was easily both, and Bozek’s film—narrated by Sarah Jessica Parker—captures both his artistry and his fizzy, elfin charm. —Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 14 Feb. 2020

The road winds up the mountain through the elfin forest of red shank ribbonwood that were carpeting the hills with a pale yellow-green hue from the tiny blossoms on the plant. —San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2019

The new story follows three elfin Gelflings who discover the horrifying secret behind the malevolent Skeksis’ power. —Mark Dawidziak, cleveland.com, 24 Aug. 2019

Over his nearly five decades with the Spurs, Pete Anton Sr., an elfin figure in a sport of giants, was a constant, delightful presence. —John MacCormack, ExpressNews.com, 24 Aug. 2019