mischievously

• Adverb, das eine spielerische, neckische oder leicht schelmische Art und Weise beschreibt; oft mit harmlosem Schabernack, Freude am Foppen oder verschmitzter Absicht verbunden.

An adverb meaning "in a playful, teasing, or mildly naughty manner." It describes actions done with a sense of fun or harmless trickery, often with a sly or cheeky intent.

1. Playfully naughtyB2informal

   In a way that shows a playful desire to cause trouble or annoyance.

   Schelmisch

   • She smiled mischievously before hiding his keys.
   • The child looked at his mother mischievously.
   • He winked mischievously at his friend across the room.

   Synonymearchlyimpishlynaughtilyplayfullypuckishlyroguishlywaggishly

   Antonymeearnestlygravelyobedientlyseriouslysoberly

2. Causing minor harmB2informal

   In a manner that causes slight trouble or damage, often in a playful way.

   Schelmisch

   • The cat batted the toy mouse mischievously.
   • They mischievously rearranged the furniture while she was out.
   • He mischievously changed the settings on the computer.

   Synonymeimpishlynaughtilyplayfullyroguishlywickedly

   Antonymebenignlyharmlesslyinnocently