mischievously

/ˈmɪstʃɪvəsli/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈmɪstʃɪvəsli/ (ame, ipa)

mischievously — adverb

1. in a teasing, naughty way that creates small trouble or annoyance for fun, not t

1.副詞C1
釋義

in a teasing, naughty way that creates small trouble or annoyance for fun, not to truly hurt people or damage things

例句

Nora mischievously hid her brother's phone under the sofa cushion.

verb + mischievously for a harmless prank

The twins smiled mischievously before pressing every lift button at once.

smiled mischievously before a playful act

同義詞
  • playfully

    Broader and warmer; playfully does not always imply rule-breaking or naughty behavior.

  • teasingly

    Focuses more on joking with another person than on causing a small prank.

  • impishly

    More literary and charming; mischievously is the more everyday choice.

反義詞
  • seriously

    Without joking or playful intent.

  • maliciously

    With an intention to hurt, damage, or upset someone.

文法句型

verb + mischievously

mischievously + verb of looking or speaking

用法筆記

Often follows verbs like smile, grin, wink, hide, or whisper when someone knowingly bends rules in a playful way. Unlike maliciously, it suggests teasing or amusement rather than a wish to cause real harm.

常見錯誤

❌The gang mischievously broke the shop windows at night.
✅The gang maliciously broke the shop windows at night.
💡Mischievously suggests small playful trouble, not deliberate serious damage.
❌I mischievously forgot to send the report.
✅I carelessly forgot to send the report.
💡Mischievously needs teasing intent, not a simple mistake or bad memory.