mischievously

• Advérbio que significa «de maneira brincalhona, provocadora ou levemente travessa». Descreve ações feitas com senso de diversão ou travessura inofensiva, muitas vezes com intenção astuta ou atrevida.

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.

   Travessamente

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

   Sinônimosarchlyimpishlynaughtilyplayfullypuckishlyroguishlywaggishly

   Antônimosearnestlygravelyobedientlyseriouslysoberly

2. Causing minor harmB2informal

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

   Travesso

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

   Sinônimosimpishlynaughtilyplayfullyroguishlywickedly

   Antônimosbenignlyharmlesslyinnocently