pixyish

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They note that Anne Cottavoz, 48, a pixyish immigrant from France who owns the health store, not only sells products, but also advises her patrons about sleep, how to calm their digestion and other matters.

From New York Times • Jun. 5, 2010

And with a pixyish glance up into the smoke-filled spotlight, Nellie was on her way.

From Time Magazine Archive

Accompanied by bright-eyed Princess Yasmin, 10, her pixyish daughter by the late Aly Khan, Cinemactress Rita Hayworth, 42, sailed from Manhattan for Spain to co-star with Rex Harrison in a film titled The Oldest Confession.

From Time Magazine Archive

Making her movie debut in the title role, girlish, pixyish Metropolitan Opera Star Patrice Munsel, 27, is not very successful in re-creating Melba's tempestuous personality.

From Time Magazine Archive

With a somewhat pixyish mind, he was afraid of no thoughts, and took nothing at all for granted.

From The Way of Decision by Pease, M. C.