Contrary and Elfish

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Contrary adjective - Engaging in or marked by childish misbehavior.

Usage example: a contrary child who wouldn't behave

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Elfish and contrary are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Elfish" instead an adjective "Contrary".

Elfish adjective - Given to good-natured joking or teasing.

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Contrary and elfish are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Contrary" instead an adjective "Elfish".

Nearby Words: elfin, elf

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Elfish and Contrary. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 22, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/contrary/elfish

Contrary & Elfish. N.p., 2016. Web. 22 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/contrary/elfish>.

Elfish or Contrary. 2016. Accessed July 22, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/contrary/elfish.

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