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Meaning of "elvish" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF ELVISH

elvish  [ˈɛlvɪʃ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ELVISH

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Elvish is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH ELVISH


chavish
ˈtʃævɪʃ
dervish
ˈdɜːvɪʃ
doveish
ˈdʌvɪʃ
dovish
ˈdʌvɪʃ
enravish
ɪnˈrævɪʃ
knavish
ˈneɪvɪʃ
lavish
ˈlævɪʃ
overlavish
ˌəʊvəˈlævɪʃ
peevish
ˈpiːvɪʃ
ravish
ˈrævɪʃ
slavish
ˈsleɪvɪʃ
thievish
ˈθiːvɪʃ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ELVISH

elutriator
eluvia
eluvial
eluviate
eluviation
eluvium
ELV
elvan
elver
elves
elvishly
elvishness
Elx
Ely
Elyot
Elysian
Elysian fields
Elysium
Elytis
elytra

WORDS THAT END LIKE ELVISH

British
childish
Danish
dish
English
establish
fetish
finish
Finnish
fish
Irish
on the parish
polish
publish
Spanish
stylish
Swedish
Turkish
whirling dervish
wish

Synonyms and antonyms of elvish in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «elvish» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ELVISH

Find out the translation of elvish to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of elvish from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «elvish» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

精灵
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

elvish
570 millions of speakers

English

elvish
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

नटखट
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

elvish
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

эльфийская
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

élfica
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

চাতুরিপূর্ণ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

elfique
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Elvish
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Elfen
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

エルフ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

엘프
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Elvish
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Elvish
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

குறும்பு செய்கிற
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

अस्ताव्यस्त
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

cin gibi
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

da folletto
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Elfie
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

ельфійськая
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

elfilor
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

elvish
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Elfse
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

elvish
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

alviske
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of elvish

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ELVISH»

The term «elvish» is regularly used and occupies the 80.247 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ELVISH» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about elvish

EXAMPLES

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ELVISH»

Discover the use of elvish in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to elvish and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
A Gateway to Sindarin: A Grammar of an Elvish Language from ...
A serious linguistic analysis of Tolkien's Sindarin language. Includes the grammar, morphology, and history of the language.
David Salo, 2004
2
From Elvish to Klingon: Exploring Invented Languages
This fascinating book takes invented languages and explores the origins, purpose, and usage of these curious artefacts of culture.
Michael Adams, 2011
3
The Dictionary of Made-Up Languages: From Elvish to Klingon, ...
This comprehensive volume also includes pronunciation and punctuation guides, as well as must-know conversational terms for every language.
Stephen D. Rogers, 2011
4
A Child of Elvish
Nancy Varian Berberick. "Enchanter?" Karo shook his head. "No, Calmis, I'm no dabbler in magic and useless enchantment." He looked at Garth again, smiled coldly. "And besides, we know that doesn't work, don't we?" "We know nothing of  ...
Nancy Varian Berberick, 2000
5
Summa Elvetica: A Casuistry of the Elvish Controversy
Do elves have souls?
Theodore Beale, 2008
6
The languages of Tolkien's Middle-earth
Explains the fourteen different languages and assorted alphabets of Middle-earth, translates Elvish poetry, war slogans, and sayings, and features a complete dictionary of non-English words in the Middle-earth classics
Ruth S. Noël, 1980
7
State of Mind: The Success Secrets of 50 South Australian ...
SCREENCHECK. AUSTRALIA. Scott. Elvish. and. Gre. Mudi. When fire devastated the premises of plastic card manufacturer ScreenCheck Australia in late 2001. the owners. Scott Elvish and Greg Mudie. were facing business oblivion.
Chris Doudle, Karen Baldwin, 2005
8
J.R.R. Tolkien Encyclopedia: Scholarship and Critical Assessment
''Elvish as She Is Spoke.'' In The Lord of the Rings, 1954–2004: Scholarship in Honor of Richard E. Blackwelder, edited by Wayne Hammond and Christina Scull . Milwaukee, WI: Marquette University Press, 2005. ———. ''Resources for ...
Michael D. C. Drout, 2007
9
The Jewels of Elvish
The enchantress Yvanda discovers that the Ruby of Guyaire is the embodiment of a powerful and ancient magic, and when the ruby is stolen it threatens the tenuous alliance between the Elvish and the Mannish races
Nancy V. Berberick, 1989
10
The Life of Katherine Mansfield
Hesperides Press are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Ruth Elvish Mantz, 2008

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ELVISH»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term elvish is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Conan O'Brien on hosting his show from Comic-Con: 'Imagine …
I'm learning Klingon, I'm learning Elvish. There's an app for everything. And I have a tutor teaching me Norse mythology so that I can be ready ... «Entertainment Weekly, Jul 15»
2
The Trial review – Kafka made bland and babbling
Or someone was developing a new dialect of Elvish: “Eliminate ee all ambiguum, all doubten motive.” Stranded in this are some strong actors ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
3
Louisiana's Tunica tribe revives its lost language
“Look at the number of people who now speak Klingon or elvish or Na'vi.” Tunica officials eventually hope to be able to teach the language to ... «Alton Telegraph, Jul 15»
4
10 More Things You Didn't Know About 'Lord Of The Rings'
During an interview with Flaunt Magazine, Tyler called the Elvish language "amazing," adding: "It's a legitimate language. There are only a ... «Huffington Post, Jul 15»
5
Who needs words when you have an emoji?
Dothraki, like JRR Tolkien's Elvish, is a livable, usable language. The English language has survived and adapted through numerous attempts ... «Irish Times, Jul 15»
6
Off the Beaten Course: LING 243
... centuries and end with the world-building languages of film and fiction, such as Tolkien's Elvish languages, Klingon from Star Trek, and now, ... «SDSU Newscenter, Jun 15»
7
Want To Learn Minion Language? Here's A List Of Minion Words …
In the world of Conlangs (or constructed languages), Klingon, Elvish, Dothraki and Esperanto were created by expert linguists. Just like real ... «Tech Times, Jun 15»
8
NBA Free Agency: Brandon Knight, Suns to agree to a five year, $70 …
This move doesn't make the Phoenix Suns any better. It simply doesn't make them worse than average. And I guess it keeps them a bit elvish. «FanSided, Jun 15»
9
Inklings of Immortality
... in the pointy hat as “Bladorthin,” which sounds like an Elvish word for a urological problem. By the time “The Hobbit” was published in 1937, ... «Wall Street Journal, Jun 15»
10
A Message from the Newest Pacer, Myles Turner
As the Elvish often say upon parting, “Savo 'lass a lalaith.” (Translation: “Have joy and laughter.”) Or as the cool kids say in their modern slang, ... «NUVO Newsweekly, Jun 15»

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