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as in playfulness
a natural disposition for playful behavior
her irrepressible impishness means that no one is ever safe from her practical jokes
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as in mischief
playful, reckless behavior that is not intended to cause serious harm
the boys' impishness was easy to forgive, since it caused no real harm
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impishness
Noun
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Some parts of your curriculum might invite playfulness and bold new efforts, while others deserve more caution.—
Justin Reich,
The Conversation,
3 Oct. 2025 -
The mix also alludes to the sense of playfulness that defines the homeowners’ personalities.—
Jennifer Fernandez,
Architectural Digest,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Accordingly, the werewolves and vampires generate much of their mischief and mayhem in the Kansas City area.—
Dan Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
29 Sep. 2025
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Backroom deals were struck between politicians and judges, and the upstairs once hosted a fair share of gambling and general mischief.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
26 Sep. 2025
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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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Mustard and vinegar provide the devilment for a flavorful bite, particularly when topped with a scattering of scallions and paprika.—
SAVEUR Editors,
Saveur,
5 Feb. 2025
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But even if truffles are beyond your pay grade, there is plenty of enjoyment to be had in the sheer devilment portrayed in this informative and appetizing book.—
Eugenia Bone,
WSJ,
10 July 2019
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“Impishness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impishness. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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