mischievous

[ˈmɪstʃɪvəs]

mischievous Definition

  • 1causing or showing a fondness for causing trouble in a playful way
  • 2showing a lack of respect or seriousness in a way that is amusing rather than serious

Using mischievous: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "mischievous" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The mischievous child drew on the walls with crayons.

  • Example

    She had a mischievous twinkle in her eye.

  • Example

    He played a mischievous prank on his friend.

  • Example

    The cat had a mischievous look on its face.

mischievous Synonyms and Antonyms

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Idioms Using mischievous

  • engaging in playful or harmless activities that may be considered mischievous

    Example

    The children were up to mischievous tricks, playing hide-and-seek in the house.

  • a look in one's eyes that suggests a playful desire to cause trouble

    Example

    She had a mischievous glint in her eye when she suggested they skip work and go to the beach.

  • a tendency to engage in playful or harmless activities that may be considered mischievous

    Example

    Despite his serious demeanor, he had a mischievous streak that came out when he was with his friends.

Phrases with mischievous

  • a smile that shows a playful desire to cause trouble

    Example

    He had a mischievous grin on his face when he told the joke.

  • actions that are intended to cause trouble in a playful way

    Example

    The teacher scolded the students for their mischievous behavior during class.

  • a type of humor that involves teasing or playing pranks on others

    Example

    His mischievous sense of humor often got him into trouble with his friends.

Origins of mischievous

from Old French 'meschever', meaning 'to harm'

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Summary: mischievous in Brief

The term 'mischievous' [ˈmɪstʃɪvəs] refers to playful actions or behavior that may cause trouble or be disrespectful. It can describe a person, such as 'The mischievous child drew on the walls with crayons,' or an action, such as 'He played a mischievous prank on his friend.' The term extends into phrases like 'a mischievous grin' and idioms like 'up to mischievous tricks,' denoting playful or harmless activities.

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