mischievous
Translation
mischievous, naughty, playful
Examples
He gave her a mischievous grin.
He gave her a mischievous grin.
The mischievous cat knocked over the vase.
The mischievous cat knocked over the vase.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) enjoying playing tricks and annoying people He gave her a mischievous grin.
Similar Words
Synonyms: naughty, playful, impish; Antonyms: well-behaved, obedient
Etymology
Derived from the noun 'mischief' plus the suffix '-ous' (full of). So, literally 'full of mischief'.
Memory Tips
Remember the pronunciation is MIS-chi-vus, not mis-CHEE-vee-ous. Link it to the noun 'mischief'.