impish
adjective
impishly
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a word derived from
impish.
Example Sentences
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Or maybe, Elizabeth Goldring impishly suggests in “Holbein: Renaissance Master,” he meant that he’d happily take Communion if only the table were more beautiful—dressed up, say, like a Catholic altar.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 27, 2026
“Well, no, that’s not something I’m aware of,” Stewy Hosseini responds impishly.
From Barron's ● Dec. 5, 2025
Ask to critique the critiques, he replied impishly: “I believe in plurality. Whatever they say is fine.”
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 4, 2024
Kimmel pauses, impishly adding, “I should say green flag.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 20, 2024
“You can kick me for a quarter,” he sang, looking impishly at the white man out of the corners of his eyes.
From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright
