Synonyms for elf
Synonyms by meaning
Noun
1. Imp
imp, pixie, gremlin, sprite, mischief-maker, mischief, scamp, ruffian, brownie, hoodlum, hooligan, punk, rogue, rascal, minx, knave, prankster, jokester, joker, booger, buffoon, bugger
2. Fairy — A supernatural being or spirit associated with illness, mischief, and harmful or dangerous magical influence…
3. Dwarf
dwarf, midget, pigwidgeon rare
Definitions
- n. 1
A supernatural being or spirit associated with illness, mischief, and harmful or dangerous magical influence; in later Norse sources, sometimes divided into benevolent light elves (inhabiting Álfheimr) and malevolent dark elves.
- n. 2
A small, magical creature similar to a fairy, often mischievous, playful, or occasionally helpful.
- n. 3
A member of a race of tall, slender, graceful beings with pointed ears, typically immortal or very long-lived and possessing wisdom and magical abilities.
Example sentences
- imp That pesky imp must be punished.
- sprite I am a little world made cunningly of elements, and an angelic sprite.
- gremlin Santiago trapped the Gremlin inside the fridge.
- fairy The little fairy washed itself in the morning dew.
- goblin You're dressed up all nice and I'm a goblin today.
By length
- 3 letters
- fay1, imp1
- 4 letters
- punk1, minx
- 5 letters
- fairy2, rogue1, dwarf1, joker2, gnome1, pixie2, knave1, scamp
- 6 letters
- goblin2, midget2, sprite1, rascal2, bugger2, booger
- 7 letters
- brownie2, buffoon2, gremlin2, ruffian, hoodlum2
- 8 letters
- mischief2, hooligan3, jokester2
- 9 letters
- prankster2
- 10 letters
- pigwidgeon
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (fairy2 = 2 syllables).