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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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News of Eric Dane’s death Thursday was met with an outpouring of grief by celebrities, who expressed their admiration for the TV star’s 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

Finding a suit and cowl made just for him, Damian transforms into Little Batman in order to safeguard Wayne Manor and Gotham City from villains, including a rather mischievous Joker.

From Salon • Dec. 24, 2025

Again she caught my eye and held her finger to her thin lips, just for a split second, before they curled back in a mischievous smile.

From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.