mischievous (Meaning)
mischievous (s)
naughtily or annoyingly playful
deliberately causing harm or damage
mischievous (a.)
Causing mischief; harmful; hurtful; -- now often applied where the evil is done carelessly or in sport; as, a mischievous child.
Synonyms & Antonyms of mischievous
Synonyms:
- energetic
- pestering
- wily
- kittenish
- troublemaking
- espiègle
- crafty
- spirited
- misbehaving
- trickish
- frisky
- sprightly
- sportive
- antic
- artful
- gay
- coy
- coltish
- frolicsome
- sportful
- leprechaunish
- tricky
- lighthearted
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
mischievous Sentence Examples
- The mischievous toddler hid the remote control under the couch.
- Emily's playful grin hinted at a mischievous plan in store.
- The mischievous wind whistled through the trees, scattering leaves like tiny confetti.
- The cat's mischievous eyes sparkled as it silently crept up on its unsuspecting prey.
- The child's laughter echoed through the house, a testament to their mischievous nature.
- The mischievous fox teased the rabbit, dancing just out of reach.
- The mischievous prankster painted silly faces on sleeping classmates.
- The dog's mischievous wagging tail betrayed its excitement when it saw a treat.
- The mischievous spirit led the group of friends into a series of harmless yet unforgettable escapades.
- The mischievous gleam in the stranger's eyes hinted at a hidden agenda.
FAQs About the word mischievous
naughtily or annoyingly playful, deliberately causing harm or damageCausing mischief; harmful; hurtful; -- now often applied where the evil is done carelessly o
wicked, naughty, pixy, prankish, playful, roguish, impish, pixie, puckish, lively
sober, solemn,solemn, grim, sober, stern, grave, grim, grave, stern
The mischievous toddler hid the remote control under the couch.
Emily's playful grin hinted at a mischievous plan in store.
The mischievous wind whistled through the trees, scattering leaves like tiny confetti.
The cat's mischievous eyes sparkled as it silently crept up on its unsuspecting prey.
