mischievous
adjective
maliciously or playfully annoying.
mischievousness
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a word derived from
mischievous.
Example Sentences
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"He looks like he’s got the mischievousness back about him. It was good to see that version."
From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2024
"He manages to bring that sort of mayhem and that mischievousness but with a deep emotional grounding."
From Reuters ● Jul. 11, 2023
There’s a mischievousness to that, a light touch that’s perhaps necessary but also real.”
From New York Times ● Apr. 8, 2023
“Ode to My Homegirls,” for instance, depicts the mischievousness and protective loyalty of young women.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2022
A spark of mischievousness appeared in her eyes.
From "Bodega Dreams" by Ernesto Quinonez
