mischievous
12 synonyms and 1 antonym for mischievous, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Fond of playful teasing or harmless pranks.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use mischievous
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a mischievous smile
mischievous behaviour
mischievous child
Etymology
From Middle English mischevous, from Old French meschever ("to come to a bad end"), from mes- ("mis-") + chever ("to finish," from chef, "head").
Full origin of mischievous →Frequently asked questions
What does “mischievous” mean?
The word “mischievous” means fond of playful teasing or harmless pranks. In plain terms, playfully naughty, enjoying harmless pranks.
How do you pronounce “mischievous”?
“Mischievous” is pronounced MIHS-chih-vuhs (/ˈmɪs.t͡ʃɪ.vəs/ in IPA).
How do you use “mischievous” in a sentence?
Here is “mischievous” used in a sentence: “Her mischievous younger brother swapped the salt for sugar.”
What is another word for “mischievous”?
Words with a similar meaning to “mischievous” include hurtful, detrimental, noxious, pernicious and destructive.
What part of speech is “mischievous”?
“Mischievous” is an adjective.
Where does the word “mischievous” come from?
The word “mischievous” comes from Old French. From Middle English mischevous, from Old French meschever ("to come to a bad end"), from mes- ("mis-") + chever ("to finish," from chef, "head").
