mischievously
3
4.6
- adverb
- /ˈmɪs.tʃə.vəs.li/
:
traviesamente
- We glimpse Beatrice in a black and blood-red dress, running and laughing mischievously through a lemon grove.
- grinned mischievously
- smiled mischievously
- mischievously said
Examples
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Harry's eyes move around and find him, twinkling mischievously, despite all the pain.
Fiction book (2002) -
Matt grinned mischievously as he plotted his next prank on his friends.
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"Bet you a milkshake I can guess why," she mischievously said.
Fiction book (1993) -
When he dropped his head back and let go, she was grinning mischievously.
Fiction book (1990) -
"How about checking out the hotel on the way home?" He grinned mischievously, and she laughed.
Fiction book (1990) -
Gazing at flowers, he mischievously asks me: "What shall I have for dessert?"
Fiction book (2001) -
"You know why I knew you'd come back?" he asked, and his eyes sparkled mischievously as in the old days.
Fiction book (1998) -
When Daddy came into the room, Mommy said mischievously, "Is it time for my toddy yet, Lamar?"
Fiction book (2002) -
In winter, he added a scarf and rubber boots and complained mischievously of the heat.
Fiction book (1996) -
"Can't do dirty work on an empty stomach," Dan said, grinning mischievously.
Fiction book (2001)
Synonyms
18
1.4
In a fun, teasing way
3
3.7
In a playful way that makes someone laugh or feel a little annoyed
2
7.2
In a playful, slightly naughty way that shows mischief
1
7.9
In a playful, teasing way that shows sly amusement
1
6.2
In a rude but playful way that shows little respect
1
6.7
To act in a playful and slightly naughty way that seems friendly
1
7.3
In a playful way that breaks small rules to make people laugh
1
9.6
To act in a playful and slightly naughty way
1
5.1
In a playful way that breaks rules
Antonyms
How Mischievous
Surface Forms
Morphology
mischievously = mischievous (semi-transparent) = mischief + ous + ly
The adverb is formed by the productive suffix '-ly' added to the adjective 'mischievous', a standard and transparent process for learners.
Etymology
Mischievously comes from mis- 'bad' and mischief, which used to mean a harmful act but later came to mean playful trouble. So, to act mischievously is to make a little trouble for fun.