What is another word for Elfishly?

Pronunciation: [ˈɛlfɪʃli] (IPA)

Elfishly is an adverb which means to behave or act in a mischievous, playful or impish way. Synonyms for elfishly includes words like mischievously, impishly, playfully, whimsically, roguishly, puckishly, naughtily, frolicsomely, jokingly, and teasingly. These words generally refer to playful or teasing behavior motivated by a desire to have fun rather than to do harm. Whether one is describing the behavior of a child at play or of a coquettish romantic partner, elfishly can be an effective way to describe the light and playful behavior that is endearing and charming rather than menacing or dangerous.

What are the hypernyms for Elfishly?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Elfishly

But Flamby eluded him with ease, gliding behind the trunk of a friendly oak and peering out at the enraged man Elfishly.
"The Orchard of Tears"
Sax Rohmer
"Elise is not bye-o yet," piped a thin voice from where two eyes were sparkling Elfishly from a tangle of golden locks.
"War and the Weird"
Forbes Phillips R. Thurston Hopkins
A boy of six, straight and well-grown, with dark hair and eyes, who held by the hand a small toddling person with damp rings of golden hair: behind them a slender little girl, a little too shadowy for a mother's heart to be easy; with big brown eyes peeping Elfishly from a cloud of brown curls.
"Captain Jim"
Mary Grant Bruce

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