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   mischievous

   /ˈmɪstʃɪvəs/

   adjective

   • 1. causing or showing a fondness for causing trouble in a playful way: "mischievous children" Similar naughtybadbadly behavedmisbehavingdisobedienttroublesomevexatiousfull of mischiefrascallyroguishprankishdelinquentplayfulteasingwickedimpishpuckishroguishwaggisharchOpposite well behavedgood
   • 2. (of an action or statement) causing or intended to cause harm or trouble: "a mischievous allegation for which there is not a shred of evidence" Similar maliciousmalevolenthostilespitefulbittervenomouspoisonousevil-intentionedill-naturedevilbalefulvindictivevengefulvitriolicrancorousmalignmalignantperniciousmeannastyharmfulhurtfuldestructivewoundingcruelunkinddefamatoryinformal:bitchycattyliterary:maleficmaleficentOpposite harmlesswell intentioned

   Word Origin Middle English: from Anglo-Norman French meschevous, from Old French meschever ‘come to an unfortunate end’ (see mischief). The early sense was ‘unfortunate or calamitous’, later ‘having harmful effects’; the sense ‘playfully troublesome’ dates from the late 17th century.

   Derivatives

   • 1. mischievousness noun

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMISCHIEVOUS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   behaving in a way, or describing behaviour, that is slightly bad but is not intended to cause serious harm or damage: She has a mischievous sense of humour. a book about the mischievous antics of his ten-year-old daughter. expressing or suggesting mischief: a mischievous grin.

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   The meaning of MISCHIEVOUS is harmful, injurious. How to use mischievous in a sentence. Mischievous vs. Mischievious: Usage Guide

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryMISCHIEVOUS | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   behaving in a way, or describing behavior, that is slightly bad but is not intended to cause serious harm or damage: She has a mischievous sense of humor. a book about the mischievous antics of his ten-year-old daughter. expressing or suggesting mischief: a mischievous grin.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishMISCHIEVOUS definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A mischievous person is eager to have fun by embarrassing people or by playing harmless tricks.

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   Mischievous definition: maliciously or playfully annoying.. See examples of MISCHIEVOUS used in a sentence.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › mischievousMischievous - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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   naughtily or annoyingly playful. synonyms: arch, impish, implike, pixilated, prankish, puckish, wicked. playful. full of fun and high spirits. adjective. deliberately causing harm or damage. “ mischievous rumors and falsehoods” synonyms: harmful. causing or capable of causing harm. Pronunciation. US. /ˈmɪstʃɪvɪs/ UK. /ˈmɪstʃɛvəs/ Cite this entry.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › mischievousMischievous - definition of mischievous by The Free Dictionary

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   1. Causing mischief. 2. Playful in a naughty or teasing way. 3. Troublesome; irritating: a mischievous prank. 4. Causing harm, injury, or damage: mischievous rumors and falsehoods. [Middle English mischevous, from mischef, mischief; see mischief.] mis′chie·vous·ly adv. mis′chie·vous·ness n.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionmischievous adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   Definition of mischievous adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of mischievous – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge...

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    MISCHIEVOUS definition: behaving in a way that is slightly bad but not serious: . Learn more.

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    mischievous meaning, definition, what is mischievous: someone who is mischievous likes to have...: Learn more.