mischievous

[ˈmɪstʃɪvəs]

mischievous Definition

• 1. causing or showing a fondness for causing trouble in a playful way
• 2. showing 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

Synonyms for mischievous

• impish
• playful
• prankish
• roguish
• naughty

Antonyms for mischievous

• serious
• respectful
• well-behaved

Idioms Using mischievous

• up to mischievous tricks

  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 mischievous glint in one's eye

  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 mischievous streak

  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 mischievous grin

  a smile that shows a playful desire to cause trouble

  Example

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

• mischievous behavior

  actions that are intended to cause trouble in a playful way

  Example

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

• mischievous sense of humor

  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.