mischievously

• Adverbe signifiant « d'une manière espiègle, taquine ou légèrement malicieuse ». Décrit des actions accomplies avec un sentiment de jeu ou de tromperie sans méchanceté, souvent avec une intention sournoise ou impertinente.

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.

   d'un air espiègle

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

   Synonymesarchlyimpishlynaughtilyplayfullypuckishlyroguishlywaggishly

   Antonymesearnestlygravelyobedientlyseriouslysoberly

2. Causing minor harmB2informal

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

   de manière espiègle

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

   Synonymesimpishlynaughtilyplayfullyroguishlywickedly

   Antonymesbenignlyharmlesslyinnocently