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Definition of Mischievous

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1:

Causing or tending to cause minor harm or annoyance; playfully annoying.

Example Sentences:

1. The mischievous kitten clawed at the curtains, leaving small tears.
2. When bored, Tim often engages in mischievous pranks to entertain himself.
3. Jenny wore a mischievous smile as she planned her next practical joke.

Sense 2:

Playfully or slyly humorous.

Example Sentences:

1. The comedian's mischievous wit had the audience roaring with laughter.
2. Chloe's mischievous sense of humor often led to witty comebacks.
3. Simon had a mischievous glimmer in his eyes when he told his clever joke.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1:

A mischievous act or behavior.

Example Sentences:

1. Tom was scolded by his teacher for his mischievous during class.
2. The children apologized for their mischievous and promised to behave better.
3. Despite their mischievous, the twins were loved by everyone for their charming ways.

Sense 2:

A person, especially a child, who is inclined to misbehave or play pranks.

Example Sentences:

1. The teacher had a hard time controlling the mischievous in her classroom.
2. Despite being a mischievous, little Sophie had a heart full of innocence.
3. Timmy was known as the mischievous in the neighborhood due to his never-ending pranks.

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