Mischievous: meaning, definitions and examples
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mischievous
[ หmษชs.tสษช.vษs ]
behavior
causing or showing a fondness for causing trouble in a playful way; causing harm or damage in a playful way
Synonyms
impish, naughty, playful, prankish.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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mischievous |
Typically describes behavior that is playful but might cause some trouble or annoyance. It has a slightly negative connotation but is often used affectionately for children.
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naughty |
Describes a child who behaves badly or disobediently. It usually has a mildly negative connotation. Used mainly for disobeying rules or causing minor trouble.
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impish |
Describes someone, especially a child, who is playfully mischievous. It carries a more lighthearted and whimsical tone compared to 'mischievous'.
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playful |
Describes someone or something that is fun-loving and spirited. It lacks the negative implications of 'mischievous' or 'naughty'.
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prankish |
Describes someone who loves to play practical jokes or pranks. It implies a good sense of humor but can annoy others if taken too far.
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Examples of usage
- He had a mischievous glint in his eye as he played a prank on his friend.
- The mischievous children drew on the walls with crayons.
- She had a mischievous sense of humor that always kept her friends on their toes.
look
suggesting mischief; teasingly clever
Synonyms
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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mischievous |
Best used to describe someone who likes to cause playful trouble or jokes, often used for children or playful adults. It can have a slightly negative connotation if the tricks cause harm or inconvenience.
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sly |
Best used for someone who is clever and deceitful, usually in a negative way. It suggests underhandedness and the ability to trick others.
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roguish |
Used to describe someone who is charming but behaves slightly dishonestly or rebelliously. It typically implies a sense of daring and adventure.
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impish |
Often used to describe someone who is playful and slightly naughty in a charming or entertaining way. It has a light-hearted and endearing tone.
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Examples of usage
- She gave him a mischievous smile before revealing her surprise.
- His mischievous grin let her know he was up to something.
Translations
Translations of the word "mischievous" in other languages:
๐ต๐น travesso
๐ฎ๐ณ เคถเคฐเคพเคฐเคคเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช schelmisch
๐ฎ๐ฉ nakal
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะตัะปัั ะฝัะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ psotny
๐ฏ๐ต ใใใใใช
๐ซ๐ท espiรจgle
๐ช๐ธ travieso
๐น๐ท yaramaz
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฅ๋๊พธ๋ฌ๊ธฐ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุคุฐ
๐จ๐ฟ nezbednรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ nezbednรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ่ฐ็ฎ
๐ธ๐ฎ nagajiv
๐ฎ๐ธ strรญรฐinn
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะตะฝัะตะบ
๐ฌ๐ช แชแแแฅแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ yaramaz
๐ฒ๐ฝ travieso
Etymology
The word 'mischievous' originated from the Middle English word 'meschief', which meant 'mischief'. The term evolved over time to 'mischievous', with its current meaning of causing or showing a fondness for causing trouble in a playful way. The word has been used in English literature and language to describe playful or teasing behavior since the 14th century.
See also: mischief, mischievousness.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranked #12,457, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.
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- 12454 retroactive
- 12455 magnification
- 12456 persistently
- 12457 mischievous
- 12458 indeterminate
- 12459 unofficial
- 12460 interviewer
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