1
as in playfulness
a natural disposition for playful behavior
as they grew older, they lost much of their youthful mischievousness
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as in mischief
playful, reckless behavior that is not intended to cause serious harm
bored kids often engage in a certain amount of mischievousness during the long summer vacation
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Recent Examples of mischievousness
The tension latent in Jobim and Regina’s working relationship gives their rendition a mischievousness that’s sorely missed in the monotony of Art Garfunkel’s version, or the twee precision of Susannah McCorkle’s.
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Lily Goldberg,
Pitchfork,
13 June 2026
Social media users can’t get enough of Chico’s antics, as many lauded his mischievousness.
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Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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.
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Tyler Jenke,
Billboard,
6 Aug. 2025
Lily Goldberg,
Pitchfork,
13 June 2026
Social media users can’t get enough of Chico’s antics, as many lauded his mischievousness.
—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mischievousness
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Against that background, the show’s playfulness gave the clothes some tension.
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To commemorate the grand opening, Butter Baby has released Blind Box Series 1, featuring seven collectible characters in different outfits and moods that capture the playfulness of the viral character.
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The magic and mischief of Maradona The quality of Diego Maradona’s overall performance at the 1986 World Cup remains without parallel in the competition’s history.
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Officers located and stopped a vehicle owned by Prieto, then of Hammond, who was known to police from the prior Explorer fire as well as other criminal mischief.
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Mustard and vinegar provide the devilment for a flavorful bite, particularly when topped with a scattering of scallions and paprika.
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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.
Cite this Entry
“Mischievousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mischievousness. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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