Meaning & use
Elven
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Relating to or resembling elves, especially in fantasy literature; having a delicate, otherworldly, or magical quality.
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The character wore elven armor etched with silver leaves.
Her elven features—pointed ears and pale eyes—set her apart in the crowd.
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Elven was popularized in modern fantasy largely through J.R.R. Tolkien's work, though the adjective form of 'elf' existed in English well before his novels.
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