mischievously

mis·chie·vous

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [mis-chuh-vuh s]
- /ˈmɪs tʃə vəs/
- /ˈmɪs.tʃɪ.vəs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mis-chuh-vuh s]
- /ˈmɪs tʃə vəs/

Definitions of mischievously word

adjective mischievously maliciously or playfully annoying. 1
adjective mischievously causing annoyance, harm, or trouble. 1
adjective mischievously roguishly or slyly teasing, as a glance. 1
adjective mischievously harmful or injurious. 1
noun mischievously In a mischievous manner. 1

See all 5 definitions of mischievously

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Origin of mischievously

First appearance:

before 1300

One of the 15% oldest English words

1300-50; Middle English mischevous < Anglo-French meschevous. See mischief, -ous

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Parts of speech for Mischievously

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Mischievously

mischievously popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for mischievously

adverb mischievously

playfully — full of play or fun; sportive; frolicsome.
naughtily — disobedient; mischievous (used especially in speaking to or about children): Weren't we naughty not to eat our spinach?
impishly — In an impish manner; mischievously.
roguishly — pertaining to, characteristic of, or acting like a rogue; knavish or rascally.

All 4 Synonyms of mischievously

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