Impishly: meaning, definitions and examples

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impishly

 

[ หˆษชmpษชสƒli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

mischievous behavior

Impishly refers to an action done in a playful or mischievous manner. It often describes behavior that is cheeky, slightly naughty, yet charming. Someone acting impishly might be playful in a way that is both amusing and slightly troublesome. This term frequently evokes a sense of childlike mischief and fun, often used to describe the antics of children or playful adults.

Synonyms

cheekily, mischievously, playfully, saucily

Examples of usage

  • The child smiled impishly after sneaking a cookie.
  • He impishly suggested they break the rules just for fun.
  • She cast an impish grin while telling the joke.
  • The dog barked impishly, running away with the shoe.

Translations

Translations of the word "impishly" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น travesso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเฅˆเคคเคพเคจเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช schelmisch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ nakal

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะตะฟะพะบั–ั€ะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ figlarnie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ„ใŸใšใ‚‰ใซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท malicieusement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ travieso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ลŸeytanca

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์žฅ๋‚œ์Šค๋Ÿฝ๊ฒŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู… mischievous

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zlomyslnฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nepriateฤพsky

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้กฝ็šฎๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ poredno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kvik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะทะฐา›ัˆะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒ แƒแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลŸeytanvari

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ travieso

Etymology

The word 'impishly' is derived from the noun 'imp,' which has its roots in the Old English word 'impa', meaning a little devil or a mischievous spirit. The term evolved over time into 'imp' in Middle English, where it came to refer to small, playful creatures or beings often depicted in folklore. The adverbial form 'impishly' likely emerged during the late 19th century, capturing the essence of being devilishly playful or mischievously spirited. This transformation reflects a cultural fascination with mischief and the playful aspects of human nature, especially in children and youthful personalities. Such playful descriptors allow for a nuanced understanding of behavior that is not merely negative but is often viewed through a lens of affection and amusement.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,044, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.