Mischievous

Pronunciation: /ˈmɪs.tʃɪ.vəs/

Definitions of mischievous

adjective causing or showing a fondness for causing trouble in a playful way

Example Sentences

A1 The mischievous kitten knocked over a vase.

A2 The mischievous child played a prank on his sister.

B1 The mischievous squirrel stole nuts from the bird feeder.

B2 The mischievous student hid his classmate's backpack as a joke.

C1 The mischievous raccoon rummaged through the trash cans looking for food.

C2 The mischievous impish grin on his face gave away his intentions.

Examples of mischievous in a Sentence

formal The mischievous child was always getting into trouble at school.

informal My cat has a mischievous side and loves to knock things off shelves.

slang I can't believe you pulled that mischievous prank on your teacher!

figurative His mischievous smile hinted at a playful secret he was keeping.

Grammatical Forms of mischievous

• past tense: was mischievous
• plural: mischievous
• comparative: more mischievous
• superlative: most mischievous
• present tense: is mischievous
• future tense: will be mischievous
• perfect tense: has been mischievous
• continuous tense: is being mischievous
• singular: mischievous
• positive degree: mischievous
• infinitive: to be mischievous
• gerund: being mischievous
• participle: mischievous

Origin and Evolution of mischievous

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'mischievous' originated from the Middle English word 'meschevous', which came from the Old French word 'mescheveleus' meaning 'full of mischief'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'mischievous' has retained its original meaning of causing trouble or harm, but it has also come to be used in a more playful or teasing manner to describe someone who is naughty or impish.