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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Characters choke down blood like chocolate and the zippy script (written by Phillip Murphy and Christopher Landon & Michael Kennedy) pairs well with two charismatic leads.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
6 Feb. 2025
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Grant’s charismatic persona and easy humor may well be the secret of his longevity.—
Joelle Diderich,
WWD,
6 Feb. 2025
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A treat here — whether a cappuccino, an Aperol spritz, or a post-dinner gelato — is made even more special by the charming outdoor tables beneath Pontremoli’s illuminated bell tower.—
Carissa & Dino Tozzi,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Feb. 2025
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Miller Beach is next door to Indiana Dunes National Park; it’s got a beach and a charming commercial district (Miller Pizza Co., Tiny’s Coffee Bar).—
Paige Williams,
The New Yorker,
10 Feb. 2025
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Presented with an obstacle, like fans calling him soft or fellow rappers questioning his authorship and authenticity, Drake adapts, shifting into a more appealing shape.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
7 Feb. 2025
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Looking for a healthy fruit dessert that is more appealing than a box of cookies or a candy bar? Try making your own fruit bowl.—
Kay Johnson,
Twin Cities,
6 Feb. 2025
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But, at present, even that does not look especially attractive.—
Matt Woosnam,
The Athletic,
8 Feb. 2025
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Normally, this would be when a rom-com manufactures some reason why these two attractive people can’t be together, but Heart Eyes has the advantage of also being a horror story about a serial killer who’s decided to make Seattle their latest hunting ground for couples.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
7 Feb. 2025
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An enchanting ballet performance A ballerina was filmed performing a dance on the edge of a cruise ship’s bilge, mere inches from Antarctica’s icy waters.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN,
3 Feb. 2025
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Bleak though his films may be, talking to Roemer is a consistently enchanting and enlightening experience.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
28 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The book touches on all aspects of the battle for our attention, but much of it is about how Big Tech has taken advantage of unfettered capitalism, human nature and a knack for seductive algorithms to reap huge profits while warping our society in ways.—
Stuart Miller,
Orange County Register,
3 Feb. 2025
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But for all its seductive stylization, the scenes outside of the in-game Twilight Forest or another urban feel mundane and emotionally lackluster.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
31 Jan. 2025
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“Elfin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elfin. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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