Devilish
Devilish adjective - Going beyond a normal or acceptable limit in degree or amount.
Elfish and devilish are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Elfish" instead an adjective "Devilish".
Nearby Words: devil, devilishly
Elfish
Elfish adjective - Given to good-natured joking or teasing.
Usage example: an elfish comedian who often played lovable drunks and wisecracking sidekicks
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Elfish or Devilish. 2016. Accessed July 21, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/devilish/elfish.
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