imp (Meaning)
imp (n)
(folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous
one who is playfully mischievous
imp (n.)
A shoot; a scion; a bud; a slip; a graft.
An offspring; progeny; child; scion.
A young or inferior devil; a little, malignant spirit; a puny demon; a contemptible evil worker.
Something added to, or united with, another, to lengthen it out or repair it, -- as, an addition to a beehive; a feather inserted in a broken wing of a bird; a length of twisted hair in a fishing line.
To graft; to insert as a scion.
To graft with new feathers, as a wing; to splice a broken feather. Hence, Fig.: To repair; to extend; to increase; to strengthen to equip.
Synonyms & Antonyms of imp
Synonyms:
- juvenile delinquent
- nuisance
- disrupter
- cutup
- misbehaver
- larker
- gamin
- ragamuffin
- madcap
- skylarker
- gamine
Antonyms:
imp Sentence Examples
- The imposing castle stood as a formidable obstacle in the path of the advancing army.
- The impish gnome played mischievous tricks on the unsuspecting villagers.
- The engine's sudden implosion sent shards of metal flying.
- The impassioned orator delivered a speech that stirred the crowd to action.
- The impudent child refused to obey his parents' commands.
- The impassable road forced the travelers to take a detour.
- The implausible tale left the listeners incredulous.
- The impish grin on the child's face hinted at mischief.
- The impetuous youth rushed into danger without considering the consequences.
- The impolite guest interrupted the host at every turn.
FAQs About the word imp
(folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous, one who is playfully mischievousA shoot; a scion; a bud; a slip; a graft., An offspring; progeny; child; scion
devil,monkey, rapscallion, rascal, scamp, hellion,rogue, urchin, mischief, brat
louse, boor, skunk, lout, cad, joker, cretin, snake, lout, heel
The imposing castle stood as a formidable obstacle in the path of the advancing army.
The impish gnome played mischievous tricks on the unsuspecting villagers.
The engine's sudden implosion sent shards of metal flying.
The impassioned orator delivered a speech that stirred the crowd to action.
