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- Dictionarygoblin/ˈɡɒblɪn/
noun
- 1. (in folklore and fantasy fiction) a mischievous, ugly creature resembling a dwarf.
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GOBLIN definition: 1. (in stories) a small, ugly creature that is harmful to humans 2. (in stories) a small, ugly…. Learn more.
: an ugly or grotesque sprite that is usually mischievous and sometimes evil and malicious. Synonyms. brownie. dwarf. elf. faerie. faery. fairy. fay. gnome. gremlin. hobgoblin. kobold. leprechaun. pixie. pixy. puck. sprite. troll. See all Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus. Examples of goblin in a Sentence.
A goblin is a small, grotesque, monstrous creature that appears in the folklore of multiple European cultures. First attested in stories from the Middle Ages, they are ascribed conflicting abilities, temperaments, and appearances depending on the story and country of origin, ranging from mischievous household spirits to malicious, bestial thieves.
In fairy tales, goblins are mischievous, magical creatures. While fairies and gnomes are often portrayed as kind, goblins are usually malicious troublemakers. In the 1500s, a goblin was defined as "a mischievous and ugly fairy" or "a devil."
Goblin, gnome, gremlin refer to supernatural beings thought to be malevolent to people. Goblins are demons of any size, usually in human or animal form, that are supposed to assail, afflict, and even torture human beings: “Be thou a spirit of health or goblin damn'd, …” (Shakespeare, Hamlet I, iv ).
goblins are demons of any size, usually in human or animal form, that are supposed to assail, afflict, and even torture human beings: “Be thou a spirit of health or goblin damn'd, …” (Shak. Hamlet I, iv ).
Jun 2, 2024 · goblin (plural goblins) One of various hostile supernatural creatures, now especially (fantasy literature) a malevolent and grotesque diminutive humanoid, often associated with orcs or trolls .
Definition of goblin noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
GOBLIN meaning: 1. (in stories) a small, ugly creature that is harmful to humans 2. (in stories) a small, ugly…. Learn more.
Define goblin. goblin synonyms, goblin pronunciation, goblin translation, English dictionary definition of goblin. n. A grotesque elfin creature of folklore, thought to work mischief or evil. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
