Impishly: meaning, definitions and examples
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impishly
[ หษชmpษชสli ]
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:
๐ต๐น travesso
๐ฎ๐ณ เคถเฅเคคเคพเคจเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช schelmisch
๐ฎ๐ฉ nakal
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะตะฟะพะบััะฝะพ
๐ต๐ฑ figlarnie
๐ฏ๐ต ใใใใใซ
๐ซ๐ท malicieusement
๐ช๐ธ travieso
๐น๐ท ลeytanca
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฅ๋์ค๋ฝ๊ฒ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู mischievous
๐จ๐ฟ zlomyslnฤ
๐ธ๐ฐ nepriateฤพsky
๐จ๐ณ ้กฝ็ฎๅฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ poredno
๐ฎ๐ธ kvik
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะฐะทะฐาัะฐ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแ แแขแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ลeytanvari
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.