hobgoblin Sentence Examples
- The hobgoblin's mischievous laughter echoed through the forest, sending shivers down the spines of travelers.
- The old woman's gnarled fingers carved a hobgoblin into the wood, imbuing it with a malevolent spirit.
- The hobgoblin lurked in the shadows, its eyes glinting with mischief as it planned its next prank.
- The village elder warned the children to stay away from the hobgoblin's den, lest they fall prey to its tricks.
- The hobgoblin's swift and nimble movements made it difficult to catch, frustrating the knights who pursued it.
- The forest's dense undergrowth provided the perfect hiding place for the hobgoblin, where it could torment travelers unnoticed.
- The hobgoblin's riddles were as cunning as its tricks, leaving victims baffled and bewildered.
- The children's laughter turned to terrified screams as the hobgoblin appeared from behind a tree, its sharp teeth bared.
- The hobgoblin's mischievous nature had become a legend, whispered about among the locals with both fear and amusement.
- Despite its malevolent reputation, the hobgoblin had a soft spot for those who showed it kindness, offering them protection in return.
hobgoblin Meaning
hobgoblin (n)
(folklore) a small grotesque supernatural creature that makes trouble for human beings
an object of dread or apprehension
hobgoblin (n.)
A frightful goblin; an imp; a bugaboo; also, a name formerly given to the household spirit, Robin Goodfellow.
Synonyms & Antonyms of hobgoblin
FAQs About the word hobgoblin
(folklore) a small grotesque supernatural creature that makes trouble for human beings, an object of dread or apprehensionA frightful goblin; an imp; a bugaboo;
goblin, faerie,fairy, elf, faery, dwarf, sprite, pixie, leprechaun,troll
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The hobgoblin's mischievous laughter echoed through the forest, sending shivers down the spines of travelers.
The old woman's gnarled fingers carved a hobgoblin into the wood, imbuing it with a malevolent spirit.
The hobgoblin lurked in the shadows, its eyes glinting with mischief as it planned its next prank.
The village elder warned the children to stay away from the hobgoblin's den, lest they fall prey to its tricks.
