hobgoblin in a sentence
n.
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Definition
HOBGOBLIN: a mischievous, often malevolent creature from folklore, typically depicted as a small, goblin-like figure that plays tricks on people.
Sample Sentences
- The old legend spoke of a mischievous hobgoblin that played tricks on unsuspecting travelers.
- In the dim light of the forest, a shadowy figure resembling a hobgoblin darted between the trees.
- Children gathered around the storyteller, captivated by tales of the hobgoblin that lived under the bridge.
- The hobgoblin was said to guard the treasure hidden deep within the enchanted cave.
- Despite its fearsome reputation, the hobgoblin was known to help those who showed kindness to it.