Elfish and Sober

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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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Sober is an antonym for elfish.

Nearby Words: elfin, elf

Sober adjective - Completely lacking in playfulness.

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Elfish is an antonym for sober.

Nearby Words: soberly, soberness, sobering, sobered

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