1. in a manner resembling or characteristic of an elf; with an elflike quality
Usage: literary or fantasy contexts
2. in a mischievous, playful, or impish manner
Usage: informal

Examples

• The character moved elvishly through the forest, with grace and otherworldly beauty.
• She smiled elvishly, as if she knew a secret no one else did.
• The dancer's movements were elvishly graceful and ethereal.
• He grinned elvishly at the prank he was about to play.
• The creature's elvishly pointed ears twitched at every sound.