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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Noun
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Her rats' playfulness motivated her and eased feeling of loneliness, while her cats' soothing weight on her chest calmed her anxiety.—
Quinn Clark,
jsonline.com,
5 Sep. 2025 -
The film is alive with stylistic playfulness.—
Leila Latif,
IndieWire,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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One activist told a local news station that he was warned by Florida Highway Patrol troopers that he could be arrested and charged with criminal mischief if caught replacing the rainbow art again.—
Mary Whitfill Roeloffs,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Spiker was arrested on charges including wanton endangerment and criminal mischief, WKBO reported.—
Mitchell Willetts,
Kansas City Star,
26 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Soon, the America’s Got Talent stage descended into pure chaos, with Cowell and Mandel showcasing their innate mischievousness before the latter turned his attention toward his fellow judges.—
Tyler Jenke,
Billboard,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Even burners on the gas hob appeared to be switched on.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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There are plenty of restaurants nearby, but guests would be remiss not to take advantage of the outdoor grill and slick open-plan kitchen with a gas hob, tea station, barnyard sink, and long marble counter lined with six black bar stools.—
Mary Holland,
Robb Report,
10 July 2025
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“Espièglerie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/espi%C3%A8glerie. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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