ESPIÈGLERIE Synonyms: 89 Similar and Opposite Words

espièglerie

noun

e-spye-glə-ˈrē

Definition of espièglerie

as in playfulness

a natural disposition for playful behavior a delightful young woman whose espièglerie and sophisticated wit make her a favorite party guest

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as in mischief

playful, reckless behavior that is not intended to cause serious harm a femme fatale with a penchant for sophisticated espièglerie that men found irresistible

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Noun

Bubble skirts had their moment, but balloon pants bring the same sense of playfulness to any outfit.

— Amanda Le, InStyle, 28 June 2026
Fun and playfulness definitely trumped the grind here.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 25 June 2026

Definition of playfulness

Noun

Police arrested the pair on charges of burglary, reckless endangerment, criminal mischief, criminal trespass, criminal tampering, possession of burglar's tools, disorderly conduct and other offenses.

— Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
Both face multiple charges -- including burglary, reckless endangerment, criminal mischief, criminal trespass, violation of a local law, criminal tampering, disorderly conduct and possession of burglar's tools -- according to police.

— Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 1 July 2026

Definition of mischief

Noun

The tension latent in Jobim and Regina’s working relationship gives their rendition a mischievousness that’s sorely missed in the monotony of Art Garfunkel’s version, or the twee precision of Susannah McCorkle’s.

— Lily Goldberg, Pitchfork, 13 June 2026
Social media users can’t get enough of Chico’s antics, as many lauded his mischievousness.

— Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025

Definition of mischievousness

Noun

The kitchen block across the way is pretty conventional and relies on a portable single-hob induction cooktop that can be used on the counter or outside via the AC electrical outlet.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 July 2026
The camper’s interior has also been electrified, with a modern induction hob replacing the original gas stove.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 5 June 2026

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