mischievously

• Adverbio que denota una manera juguetona, burlona o ligeramente traviesa de actuar, con intención de divertirse o de hacer una broma inofensiva, a menudo con astucia o picardía.

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.

   De manera traviesa

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

   Sinónimosarchlyimpishlynaughtilyplayfullypuckishlyroguishlywaggishly

   Antónimosearnestlygravelyobedientlyseriouslysoberly

2. Causing minor harmB2informal

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

   de manera traviesa

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

   Sinónimosimpishlynaughtilyplayfullyroguishlywickedly

   Antónimosbenignlyharmlesslyinnocently