elfishness

/ˈɛɫfɪʃnəs/ noun

The quality or state of being elfish.

Word Origin Elfishness is elf + -ish + -ness, the state of being like an elf. Elf comes from Old English ælf, a supernatural being from folklore. The -ish suffix makes it 'elf-like,' and -ness turns it into a noun. So elfishness is the mischievous, otherworldly quality of elves. The same root gives us elfin, elflike, and elfland.

noun The quality or state of being elfish. countable

Her elfishness was evident in her playful tricks and mysterious smile.

(名词) 精灵特质;精灵特性

她的精灵气质在她顽皮的恶作剧和神秘的微笑中显而易见。

(sustantivo) La cualidad o estado de ser travieso como un duende.

Su espíritu de duende era evidente en sus travesuras juguetonas y su sonrisa misteriosa.

(nom) nature elfique; caractère féerique [Qualité ou caractère de ce qui est espiègle, vif et légèrement malicieux, à la manière d'un elfe.]

Son elfishness se manifestait dans ses farces espiègles et son sourire mystérieux.

(Substantiv) Schelmerei; Koboldhaftigkeit [Eigenschaft oder Zustand, verspielt-schelmisch, geheimnisvoll oder feenhaft zu sein, wie ein Elf.]

Ihre **elfishness** zeigte sich in ihren lustigen Streichen und ihrem rätselhaften Lächeln.

(名詞) 小妖精のような性質、またはそのような特徴を持つ状態。

彼女の妖精のような性質は、いたずら好きな仕草と神秘的な微笑みに表れていた。

(substantivo) elfismo; natureza élfica; traquinice [A qualidade ou estado de ser élfico.]

Sua natureza élfica era evidente em suas travessuras brincalhonas e sorriso misterioso.

Word parts: elf + ish + ness

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