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Definitions

mischievous

[mis-chuh-vuhs] / ˈmɪs tʃə vəs /
ADJECTIVE
devilish, wicked
Synonyms
STRONGEST
impish malicious naughty playful rude sly
WEAK
arch artful bad bothersome damaging dangerous deleterious destructive detrimental evil exasperating foxy frolicsome harmful hazardous hurtful ill ill-behaved injurious insidious irksome malignant misbehaving perilous pernicious precarious puckish rascal rascally risky sinful spiteful sportive teasing tricky troublesome vexatious vexing vicious wayward
Antonyms
STRONGEST
behaved good kind
WEAK
nice obedient

Example Sentences

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The mischievous thieving monkey Ukiki is once again trying to make off with the belongings of a passerby when he is stopped by another traveler: Princess Daisy.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

News of the death of Eric Dane was met with an outpouring of grief by celebrities, who expressed their deep admiration for his mischievous on-screen charisma and his advocacy efforts during his battle against ALS.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2026

As he says this, he cracks a mischievous smile.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026

Four-time Grand Slam champion Sabalenka showed flashes of the emotion she demonstrates in competitive matches, bearing a mischievous grin when she won points.

From BBC • Dec. 28, 2025

Monday circled me with that mischievous grin that always cut through my butter-leather skin.

From "Monday's Not Coming" by Tiffany D. Jackson