devilment

[ˈdɛv(ə)lmənt]

devilment Definition

mischief or playful behaviour, especially in children.

Using devilment: Examples

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

• Example

  The children were up to their usual devilment.

• Example

  He was always getting into some kind of devilment.

devilment Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for devilment

• mischief
• naughtiness
• impishness

Phrases with devilment

• playful devilment

  mischievous or impish behaviour that is not intended to cause harm

  Example

  The puppy's playful devilment was endearing.

• devilment in the eyes

  a mischievous or impish look in someone's eyes

  Example

  She had a devilment in her eyes as she played a prank on her friend.

• full of devilment

  behaving in a mischievous or impish way

  Example

  The toddler was full of devilment as he ran around the house.

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Summary: devilment in Brief

The term 'devilment' [ˈdɛv(ə)lmənt] refers to playful or mischievous behavior, particularly in children. It is often used to describe harmless pranks or impish behavior, such as 'The children were up to their usual devilment.' Other phrases include 'playful devilment,' 'devilment in the eyes,' and 'full of devilment.'