mischievous
Translation
mischievous, naughty, playful, impish
Examples
She gave him a mischievous smile.
She gave him a mischievous smile.
The mischievous cat knocked over the vase.
The mischievous cat knocked over the vase.
Grammar Patterns
a mischievous ((noun)) showing a playful desire to cause trouble He has a mischievous grin.
Similar Words
Synonyms: naughty, playful, impish; Antonyms: well-behaved, obedient
Etymology
Derived from the noun 'mischief' plus the suffix '-ous', meaning 'full of'.
Memory Tips
Someone who is 'mischievous' is 'full of mischief'. Note the pronunciation: MIS-chuh-vuhs, not mis-CHEE-vee-uhs.