espièglerie
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noun \es-pyeg-lə-ˈrē\Definition of ESPIÈGLERIE
: the quality or state of being roguish or frolicsome
Examples of ESPIÈGLERIE
- <a delightful young woman whose espièglerie and sophisticated wit make her a favorite party guest>
- <a femme fatale with a penchant for sophisticated espièglerie that men found irresistible>
Origin of ESPIÈGLERIE
French, from espiègle
First Known Use: 1815
Related to ESPIÈGLERIE
- Synonyms
- coltishness, playfulness, friskiness, impishness, larkiness, mischief, mischievousness, prankishness, sportfulness, sportiveness, tricksiness
- Antonyms
- earnestness, soberness, sobersidedness
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