gnomish

/ˈnoʊmɪʃ/
adjective
  1. Relating to or resembling a gnome, especially in being small, mischievous, or having a wise, wrinkled appearance.
    • His gnomish laughter echoed through the forest as he played tricks on the hikers.
    • She decorated her garden with gnomish statues and tiny fairy houses.
    • The old man had a gnomish face with a long beard and twinkling eyes.
  2. Small and clever in a way that seems magical or secretive.
    • Her gnomish wit helped her solve puzzles that stumped everyone else.
    • The gnomish inventor built a tiny clockwork bird that could sing.
    • They discovered a gnomish tunnel hidden beneath the old oak tree.
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