mischievously

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

mischievously — 副詞

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

1.副詞C1
釋義

調皮地

帶著惡作劇意味而無惡意地

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.

Nora 調皮地把弟弟的手機藏在沙發坐墊底下。

verb + mischievously for a harmless prank

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

那對雙胞胎淘氣地笑著，然後把電梯每一層的按鈕都按了一遍。

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.