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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.

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   • 1. mischievousness noun

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   What is mischievous adjective?

   • (formal) (of an action or a statement) causing trouble, such as damaging somebody’s reputation Definition of mischievous adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   What does mischevous mean?

   • 1. maliciously or playfully annoying. 2. causing annoyance, harm, or trouble. 3. roguishly or slyly teasing, as a glance. 4. harmful; injurious. [1300–50; Middle English mischevous < Anglo-French meschevous. See mischief, -ous] mis′chie•vous•ness, n.

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   Are You mischievous?

   • You can be mischievous in harmless, playful ways, or you might also use the word mischievous to describe behavior that's more than just a little naughty. If you post online some embarrassing photos of an acquaintance, your more generous friends might describe your behavior as mischievous, although others might accuse you of being downright mean.

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › mischievousMISCHIEVOUS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Mischievous means behaving in a way that is slightly bad but not serious, or expressing or suggesting mischief. Learn more about the word, its synonyms, and how to use it in sentences with examples from the Cambridge Dictionary.

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     MISCHIEVOUS meaning: 1. behaving in a way, or describing...

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     MISCHIEVOUS translate: espiègle, espiègle. Learn more in the...

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     MISCHIEVOUS translate: شَقيّ. Learn more in the Cambridge...

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   Mischievous means harmful, injurious, or causing trouble or annoyance. Learn the synonyms, examples, history, and pronunciation of this word from the Merriam-Webster dictionary.

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   Definitions of mischievous. adjective. 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.

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   Mischievous means inclined to acts of mischief, teasing, or causing harm. Learn how to use this adjective in different contexts, synonyms, pronunciation, and word origin.

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

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   Mischievous means causing or intending to cause trouble, harm, or annoyance. Find out the pronunciation, translations, and related words for mischievous in this comprehensive online dictionary.

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