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
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Recent Examples of elfin
Cunningham was easily both, and Bozek’s film—narrated by Sarah Jessica Parker—captures both his artistry and his fizzy, elfin charm.
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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
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elfin
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Leadership style during the excitement phase is charismatic, rallying and bold.Sherzod Odilov, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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Newcombe, known for his Salvador Dali-type mustache and charismatic personality, possessed a powerful serve that propelled him to the net with ease.Cindy Shmerler, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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Is that his technique for charming alumni and donors?Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2025
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There’s a reason why the founders of Vail, in an effort to create a charming, quintessential ski town, copied Switzerland.Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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Less appealing was the intermittent rotten-egg whiff from the super-heated waters of the sulfur springs.Kevin West, Travel + Leisure, 4 Jan. 2025
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Even after finishing 2024 higher by almost 98%, the retailer’s shares are in an appealing spot, the firm said.Alex Harring, CNBC, 4 Jan. 2025
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The quest to make their business a more attractive place to work is driven by the changing demographics of the evolving workforce for his business - from agricultural workers with hard equipment skills to tech savvy workers who want to be challenged by new frontiers in autonomy, AI and sensing.Sabbir Rangwala, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Facilities there are attractive enough to also make Rocker B a frequent host to weddings and corporate retreats.Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 2 Jan. 2025
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Hotels + Resorts Hotel Reviews With an enchanting exterior, spacious guest rooms, and activities that include afternoon tea, the Fairmont Château Laurier is heavy on the charm.Danielle Harling, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2024
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This is an easy two hours on a local regional train across Italy’s northeast regions Veneto and Friuli Venezia Giulia, and is particularly enchanting when there’s a bit of fog.Erica Firpo, AFAR Media, 27 Dec. 2024
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His seductive and affable manner of describing the essence of a budding romance in layman’s terms is inviting.Priscella Vega, Los Angeles Times, 4 Jan. 2025
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His dark, rotting character, shrouded in shadow and amplified by an eerie soundtrack, is both terrifying and seductive.Robert Lang, Deadline, 3 Jan. 2025
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“Elfin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elfin. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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