mischievous
Example Sentences
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When McKellen does emerge, wearing a blue zip-up hoodie and black sweatpants, he has a mischievous look in his eye.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026
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
It bursts with insights that mix journalistic acumen with gossip, backed by a score generously seasoned with mischievous violin string plucking.
From Salon • Mar. 14, 2026
He himself became quite the mischievous manipulator of the press.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026
“Hey, T,” he said, his mouth quirked in a mischievous half smile.
From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon
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