impish

adjective

imp·​ish ˈim-pish How to pronounce impish (audio)
Synonyms of impishnext
: of, relating to, or befitting an imp
especially : mischievous
impishly adverb
impishness noun

Examples of impish in a Sentence

the gang of impish children ran into the street, utterly oblivious to the traffic
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For production designer Cara Brower, the assignment wasn’t about designing sets that were perfect historical recreations, but revealing a perfect window into Hedda’s (Tessa Thompson) impish tastes and proclivities. Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 19 Dec. 2025 The most impish rando here is Tia Mowry, Matthew’s co-worker, who makes half-hearted attempts to sabotage Matthew’s new job at the hotel and ultimately exposes Taylor’s Santa con. Rachel Handler, Vulture, 9 Dec. 2025 The show’s impish pairing of the President and Satan, in a love affair that recalled an earlier romance that Parker and Stone had imagined between the devil and Saddam Hussein, got the bulk of the attention. Ian Crouch, New Yorker, 28 Nov. 2025 Cocker spaniels are also known for their high intelligence, durability, and impish nature. Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for impish

Word History

First Known Use

1652, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of impish was in 1652

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“Impish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/impish. Accessed 25 Dec. 2025.

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impish

adjective
imp·​ish ˈim-pish How to pronounce impish (audio)
impishly adverb
impishness noun

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