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Mischievous

adjective
/ˈmɪstʃɪvəs/

Meaning

playfully naughty; causing minor trouble; impish
Causing or showing a fondness for causing trouble in a playful way.

Example Sentences

The mischievous child hid his sister's favorite toy.

She gave him a mischievous smile.

Synonyms

naughty, playful, impish, prankish
Entry 1
naughty, playful, impish, prankish
Entry 2
playful, naughty, impish, prankish

Antonyms

well-behaved, obedient, good, innocent, serious
Entry 1
well-behaved, obedient, good, innocent
Entry 2
serious, obedient, innocent

Collocations

mischievous smile, mischievous behavior, mischievous child, mischievous look
Entry 1
mischievous smile, mischievous behavior, mischievous child
Entry 2
mischievous smile, mischievous child, mischievous look

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