ESPIÈGLE Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

espiègle

adjective

e-ˈspyeglᵊ

Definition of espiègle

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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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

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The stories feature the titular George, a mischievous, tailless, almost-always-smiling monkey exploring New York City, and his human companion, the Man in the Yellow Hat.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Aug. 2026
The extended chords radiated color, but despite the influence of hip-hop and video-game music, the playing felt less mischievous than relentlessly mechanical.

— Rae-Aila Crumble, Pitchfork, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of mischievous

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Styled with a suede coat, relaxed jeans, and Tabi flats, this look proves the playful accessory isn’t just for summer.

— Alyssa Rotunno, InStyle, 10 Aug. 2026
Uniting these jokes is a streak of playful irreverence, a facility for tempering challenging ideas with American cultural references, and a reluctance to provide more explanation than necessary.

— Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of playful

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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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