mischievous
adjective
maliciously or playfully annoying.
mischievousness
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a word derived from
mischievous.
Example Sentences
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"He manages to bring that sort of mayhem and that mischievousness but with a deep emotional grounding."
From Reuters ● Jul. 11, 2023
The entire film is informed by the mere idea of George Clooney and Julia Roberts, and of all they represent: the glamour, the beauty, the mischievousness and the shared, undimming delight.
From New York Times ● Oct. 21, 2022
“Ode to My Homegirls,” for instance, depicts the mischievousness and protective loyalty of young women.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2022
"I think Ncuti always had something special about his work, he has always been really focused and there is a mischievousness to a lot of the work he does," he said.
From BBC ● May 9, 2022
A spark of mischievousness appeared in her eyes.
From "Bodega Dreams" by Ernesto Quinonez
