Dutiful and Elfish

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Dutiful adjective - Marked by or showing proper regard for another's higher status.

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Elfish is an antonym for dutiful.

Nearby Word: dutifully

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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Dutiful is an antonym for elfish.

Nearby Words: elfin, elf

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