mischievous
adjective
maliciously or playfully annoying.
mischievously
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a word derived from
mischievous.
Example Sentences
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In many ways, Segal mischievously suggested, being elderly is similar to being a war survivor—in both cases one becomes the embodiment of something fearful and distressing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 18, 2026
The Ryde Hotel staff are desperately missing their favorite occupants — the gorgeous peacocks known to fawn about on the orchard-lined banks of the Sacramento River and mischievously wander through the hotel’s banquet hall.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2025
He mischievously made reference to the legal situation with City, which is being dealt with by an independent disciplinary commission that has unlimited sanctioning powers.
From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2024
Another group smiled mischievously and echoed the chant, a small cacophony hinting at what was to come.
From Slate ● May 30, 2024
Hanni looks smack into my eyes and smiles mischievously.
From "On the Far Side of the Mountain" by Jean Craighead George
