goblinish
Like a small fiend
Goblinish describes qualities associated with goblins—mischievous, grotesque, or vaguely malevolent.
The word suggests someone or something that resembles these mythical creatures in appearance or temperament: His goblinish grin made the children uneasy.
It can also describe behavior that's greedy, sneaky, or chaotically self-serving.
Threateningly suggestive of harm
- malevolentHarboring ill will
- wickedEvil or slang-excellent
- villainousExtremely wicked or criminal
- fiendishExtremely cruel or wicked
ghoulish · diabolical · evil · ominous · threatening · hostile · leering · snarling
Twisted and knotty
- wartyCovered in small bumps
- hunchedBent at spine
- snaggle-toothedHaving irregular, projecting teeth
- beady-eyedHaving small gleaming eyes
greenish · squat · ugly · misshapen · wizened · crooked · spindly · clawed
sinister
Threateningly suggestive of harm
- malevolentHarboring ill will
- wickedEvil or slang-excellent
- villainousExtremely wicked or criminal
fiendish · ghoulish · diabolical · evil · ominous · threatening · hostile · leering · snarling · grotesque
gnarled
Twisted and knotty
- wartyCovered in small bumps
- hunchedBent at spine
- snaggle-toothedHaving irregular, projecting teeth
beady-eyed · greenish · squat · ugly · misshapen · wizened · crooked · spindly · clawed · wrinkled
impish
Playfully mischievous in manner
cunning · scheming · roguish · naughty · cheeky · puckish · knavish · sneaky · devious · crafty
imp
Minor mischief-making devil
- gremlinMischief-causing mythical creature
- boggartTroublesome household spirit
- orcSavage fantasy humanoid
troll · sprite · brownie · leprechaun · pixie · gnome · fairy · nymph · ghoul · banshee