mischievous
/ˈmɪs.tʃə.vəs/
adjectivemis · chie · vous
Think: “MIS + CHIEF + us” — a mischievous person acts like a little chief of mischief.
Yes, it's mischievous. Don’t add an extra syllable: it’s MIS-chuh-vus (not *mis-CHEE-vee-us*). Watch the spelling: **-chie-** then **-vous**.
Definition
- adjectivePlayfully causing trouble or annoyance; naughty in a fun way.
Examples
- “The mischievous puppy stole a sock and hid under the couch.”
- “Maya gave a mischievous grin before surprising her brother with a prank.”
- “The teacher laughed at the students’ mischievous plan to decorate the classroom door.”
Synonyms
playfulimpishnaughtyrascallytroublesome
Antonyms
well-behavedobedient
Translations
ES traviesoPT travessoFR espiègle
Common misspellings
mischeviousmischivousmischieviousmischievous
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