espiègle

adjective

e-ˈspyeglᵊ How to pronounce espiègle (audio)
Definition of espièglenext
as in pixie
tending to or exhibiting reckless playfulness the espiègle light in the young princess's eye faded when she contemplated the stifling restrictions of court life

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for espiègle
  1. pixie
  2. wicked
  3. mischievous
  4. playful
  5. roguish
Adjective
  • Their illustrations glowed on the asphalt; the chalk may as well have been pixie dust.
    — Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 10 Nov. 2025
  • But in a new post added to Instagram, Mayim decided to make a more dramatic and permanent switch to her hairstyle by chopping it off into a semi-pixie cut.
    — Adrianna Freedman, Good Housekeeping, 30 Mar. 2023
Definition of pixie
Adjective
  • The electric 2026 Subaru Uncharted GT is wicked fast on the highway but rugged enough to tackle off-road duties.
    — Brooke Crothers, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • Ben Affleck and a Jeopardy alum are putting their wicked smarts to good use.
    — Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 30 July 2026
Definition of wicked
Adjective
  • For the kooky, mischievous and not-often-sober Shifty Gruff, Sheen was always the number one choice.
    — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2026
  • As mischievous, myth-making Grandpa Walton, Will Geer endeared viewers with his warm and relatable approach to the character.
    — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of mischievous
Adjective
  • Plus, beloved companions like Pascal and more are taking center stage in playful designs.
    — Casey DelBasso, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • This Damson Madder Myrtle Trench is the perfect way to incorporate the trend with fun, playful touches.
    — Tessa Petak, InStyle, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of playful
Adjective
  • Morgan had a vastly different, characteristically roguish response.
    — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 25 July 2026
  • The movie follows the life of feisty belle Scarlett O'Hara (Vivien Leigh), from growing up on a plantation to her love affairs, including with roguish Rhett Butler (Clark Gable).
    — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 1 July 2026
Definition of roguish
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“Espiègle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/espi%C3%A8gle. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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