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mis·chie·vous
mischievous
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- pronunciation:
- mIs
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- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Explorer
part of speech: |
adjective |
definition 1: |
having a tendency toward annoying or mildly injurious behavior; causing mischief.
a mischievous child- synonyms:
- devilish, elfish, impish, naughty, prankish, puckish, roguish
- antonyms:
- good, well-behaved
- similar words:
- bad, disobedient, frolicsome, playful, sportive, teasing
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definition 2: |
teasing or devilish.
a mischievous glance- synonyms:
- devilish, impish, sly, sportive
- similar words:
- arch, playful, teasing
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definition 3: |
causing minor damage, injury, or annoyance.
mischievous rumors- synonyms:
- annoying, bothersome, pesky
- similar words:
- harmful, injurious, vexing
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related words: |
evil |
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derivations: |
mischievously (adv.), mischievousness (n.) |
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