Mischievous
adjective
Showing a fondness for causing trouble in a playful way.
The teacher couldn't be angry at the child's mischievous smile
Often appears as...
- mischievous smile
- mischievous curve
adjective
Harmful or damaging.
Their mischievous actions caused a lot of damage to the community
Often appears as...
- mischievous actions
- mischievous attempts
Usage tips
Disapproving
adjective
Showing a fondness for causing trouble in a playful way.
The teacher couldn't be angry at the child's mischievous smile
Often appears as...
- mischievous smile
- mischievous curve
adjective
Harmful or damaging.
Their mischievous actions caused a lot of damage to the community
Often appears as...
- mischievous actions
- mischievous attempts
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Playful Trouble
Mischievous here means trouble is caused in fun, without serious harm.
The kids had a mischievous glint in their eyes before the water balloon fight.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Bad
Mischievous behavior can be endearing and make people smile, not just annoy them.
His mischievous wink made everyone in the room chuckle.
Pro Tip 3/3Subtle Hints
Body language, like a twinkle in the eye, often suggests mischievous intentions.
She gave him a mischievous look before hiding his phone.
Pro Tip 1/3Playful Trouble
Mischievous here means trouble is caused in fun, without serious harm.
The kids had a mischievous glint in their eyes before the water balloon fight.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Bad
Mischievous behavior can be endearing and make people smile, not just annoy them.
His mischievous wink made everyone in the room chuckle.
Pro Tip 3/3Subtle Hints
Body language, like a twinkle in the eye, often suggests mischievous intentions.
She gave him a mischievous look before hiding his phone.
Pro Tip 1/3Playful Trouble
Mischievous here means trouble is caused in fun, without serious harm.
The kids had a mischievous glint in their eyes before the water balloon fight.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Bad
Mischievous behavior can be endearing and make people smile, not just annoy them.
His mischievous wink made everyone in the room chuckle.
Pro Tip 3/3Subtle Hints
Body language, like a twinkle in the eye, often suggests mischievous intentions.
She gave him a mischievous look before hiding his phone.
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Reel Talk Ep. 2 - Wicked...
good time how do you feel watching it back later I don't see that but you know anything that he does this mischievous as far as I'm concerned is considered a threat I saw what he did there I know what he's done in the past and I know what he's capable of doing in the future that's insane if I think he grows up I'll respect them more I respect him as a fisherman but I don't respect him as a
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Linda Hill: How to...
is that no part of the movie is considered finished until the entire movie wraps. Partway through one production, an animator drew a character with an arched eyebrow that suggested a mischievous side. When the director saw that drawing, he thought it was great. It was beautiful, but he said,
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125th Anniversary...
exploring satellite data and pointed out to us you know with a bit of a grin mischievous grin that there was an area even bigger than the one that the World Heritage Site covered that we had never set foot in and that all came from using satellite data to to explore areas of no
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The Two Einsteins:...
was at the top of our list. GIGI The thing that has been so gratifying to watch in Geoffrey's performance of Einstein is the different shadings that he brings to the character-- A lot to consider, I know. GIGI --and the mischievous, humorous side of Einstein without-- I know.
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The myth of Prometheus -...
he never expressed regret at his act of rebellion. His resilience in the face of oppression made him a beloved figure in mythology. He was also celebrated for his mischievous and inquisitive spirit, and for the knowledge, progress, and power he brought to human hands.
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Young-ha Kim: Be an...
It's a bit mischievous, actually. "Work is against human nature. The proof is that it makes us tired." Right? Why would work tire us if it's in our nature? Playing doesn't tire us. We can play all night long. If we work overnight, we should be paid for overtime.
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Why do we kiss under...
In her fervor, however, she overlooked the mistletoe. The mischievous god Loki realized this oversight and pierced Baldr's heart with an arrow carved from a mistletoe branch. Frigg cried tears of such sadness
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Smooth Criminal Birds PIPE...
and the falklands are these striated Caracara which are affectionately known as the Johnny rooks they're just these mischievous curious birds that are absolutely into everything I mean you
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Best Cheetah Moments PIPE...
ears back flat out honey you really are a great hunter the boys had a mischievous streak that led them into potential trouble on a regular basis
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Curious Cheetah Cubs...
the boys had a mischievous streak that
Video examples
Reel Talk Ep. 2 - Wicked...
good time how do you feel watching it back later I don't see that but you know anything that he does this mischievous as far as I'm concerned is considered a threat I saw what he did there I know what he's done in the past and I know what he's capable of doing in the future that's insane if I think he grows up I'll respect them more I respect him as a fisherman but I don't respect him as a
Video examples
Linda Hill: How to...
is that no part of the movie is considered finished until the entire movie wraps. Partway through one production, an animator drew a character with an arched eyebrow that suggested a mischievous side. When the director saw that drawing, he thought it was great. It was beautiful, but he said,
Video examples
125th Anniversary...
exploring satellite data and pointed out to us you know with a bit of a grin mischievous grin that there was an area even bigger than the one that the World Heritage Site covered that we had never set foot in and that all came from using satellite data to to explore areas of no
Video examples
The Two Einsteins:...
was at the top of our list. GIGI The thing that has been so gratifying to watch in Geoffrey's performance of Einstein is the different shadings that he brings to the character-- A lot to consider, I know. GIGI --and the mischievous, humorous side of Einstein without-- I know.
Video examples
The myth of Prometheus -...
he never expressed regret at his act of rebellion. His resilience in the face of oppression made him a beloved figure in mythology. He was also celebrated for his mischievous and inquisitive spirit, and for the knowledge, progress, and power he brought to human hands.
Video examples
Young-ha Kim: Be an...
It's a bit mischievous, actually. "Work is against human nature. The proof is that it makes us tired." Right? Why would work tire us if it's in our nature? Playing doesn't tire us. We can play all night long. If we work overnight, we should be paid for overtime.
Video examples
Why do we kiss under...
In her fervor, however, she overlooked the mistletoe. The mischievous god Loki realized this oversight and pierced Baldr's heart with an arrow carved from a mistletoe branch. Frigg cried tears of such sadness
Video examples
Smooth Criminal Birds PIPE...
and the falklands are these striated Caracara which are affectionately known as the Johnny rooks they're just these mischievous curious birds that are absolutely into everything I mean you
Video examples
Best Cheetah Moments PIPE...
ears back flat out honey you really are a great hunter the boys had a mischievous streak that led them into potential trouble on a regular basis
Video examples
Curious Cheetah Cubs...
the boys had a mischievous streak that
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Quote examples
Miguel Nicolelis
Brazilian Scientist
Even two of humanity's most intimate possessions - a sense of self and a body image - are fluid, highly modifiable creations of the brain's mischievous deployment of electricity and a handful of chemicals. They both can change or be changed on less than a second's notice.
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Bai Ling
Chinese Actress
I often feel like I have this spirit living inside of me, always dressing in like short mini skirts... but then I start to discover myself. So there are eight spirits, mischievous ones, sad ones, handsome ones, wise ones, and crazy ones.
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Jim Crace
English Writer
Narrative has been part of human consciousness for a long time. And if it has played a part in all those thousands of years, it will know a trick or two. It will be wise. It will be mischievous. It will be helpful. It will be generous.
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Karen Salmansohn
American Author
Wherever there's an all-encompassing 'always,' 'all' or 'never' in your life, it's a sign that your mischievous subconscious is setting you up for failure by consistently leading you back toward these repeat performances.
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Felix Frankfurter
American Judge
As a member of this court I am not justified in writing my private notions of policy into the Constitution, no matter how deeply I may cherish them or how mischievous I may deem their disregard.
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Francis Bacon
English Philosopher
Of all virtues and dignities of the mind, goodness is the greatest, being the character of the Deity; and without it, man is a busy, mischievous, wretched thing.
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Jean-Paul Sartre
French Philosopher
It disturbs me no more to find men base, unjust, or selfish than to see apes mischievous, wolves savage, or the vulture ravenous.
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Nia Vardalos
Canadian Actress
Absolutely, I don't believe in rules. As I tell my daughter when she is mischievous, 'Well-behaved women rarely make history.
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Lee Daniels
American Actor
I was always in trouble. I was mischievous. And movies were always a part of my world.
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Benjamin Franklin
American Politician
All wars are follies, very expensive and very mischievous ones.
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Miguel Nicolelis
Brazilian Scientist
Even two of humanity's most intimate possessions - a sense of self and a body image - are fluid, highly modifiable creations of the brain's mischievous deployment of electricity and a handful of chemicals. They both can change or be changed on less than a second's notice.
Quote examples
Bai Ling
Chinese Actress
I often feel like I have this spirit living inside of me, always dressing in like short mini skirts... but then I start to discover myself. So there are eight spirits, mischievous ones, sad ones, handsome ones, wise ones, and crazy ones.
Quote examples
Jim Crace
English Writer
Narrative has been part of human consciousness for a long time. And if it has played a part in all those thousands of years, it will know a trick or two. It will be wise. It will be mischievous. It will be helpful. It will be generous.
Quote examples
Karen Salmansohn
American Author
Wherever there's an all-encompassing 'always,' 'all' or 'never' in your life, it's a sign that your mischievous subconscious is setting you up for failure by consistently leading you back toward these repeat performances.
Quote examples
Felix Frankfurter
American Judge
As a member of this court I am not justified in writing my private notions of policy into the Constitution, no matter how deeply I may cherish them or how mischievous I may deem their disregard.
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Francis Bacon
English Philosopher
Of all virtues and dignities of the mind, goodness is the greatest, being the character of the Deity; and without it, man is a busy, mischievous, wretched thing.
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Jean-Paul Sartre
French Philosopher
It disturbs me no more to find men base, unjust, or selfish than to see apes mischievous, wolves savage, or the vulture ravenous.
Quote examples
Nia Vardalos
Canadian Actress
Absolutely, I don't believe in rules. As I tell my daughter when she is mischievous, 'Well-behaved women rarely make history.
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Lee Daniels
American Actor
I was always in trouble. I was mischievous. And movies were always a part of my world.
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Benjamin Franklin
American Politician
All wars are follies, very expensive and very mischievous ones.
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