What is another word for mischievously?

Pronunciation: [mˈɪst͡ʃɪvəsli] (IPA)

Mischievously is an adverb that describes behavior that is teasing, playful or borders on being naughty. Synonyms for mischievously include impishly, roguishly, devilishly and prankishly. Impishly can be used to describe behavior that is mischievous in a cute and endearing way. Roguishly is often used to describe behavior that is both mischievous and charming. Devilishly is used to describe behavior that is mischievous and sly in an almost sinister way. Prankishly describes actions that are mischievous, often played for fun and causing mild annoyance. Other synonyms for mischievously include waggishly, playfully, and deviously.

Usage examples for Mischievously

She laughed outright-mischievously, mockingly.
"The Mermaid of Druid Lake and Other Stories"
Charles Weathers Bump
Perhaps your English history books don't mention that fight, she flung at me mischievously.
"I Walked in Arden"
Jack Crawford
When I told him that he had quite recovered his former health, he hummed a song, and nodded and winked at me so mischievously that I got quite angry.
"The Dead Lake and Other Tales"
Paul Heyse

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