1
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for espièglerie
Noun
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The individuals face charges including felony criminal mischief, resisting arrest, and additional offenses.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 June 2025 -
If he’s arrested, the vandal could be facing a charge of criminal mischief as a hate crime.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
6 June 2025
Noun
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Just a husband, a wife, and a kitchen so small it was forced to run on a four-ring hob.—
Lela London,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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It is fitted with a chunky fridge freezer, a dishwasher, a hob, a grill, an oven, a Nespresso coffee machine, and a welcome basket filled with fresh crusty bread, eggs, and smoked cheeses to graze on, as well as a bottle of champagne.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes,
12 Dec. 2024
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“Espièglerie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/espi%C3%A8glerie. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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