mischievous

Example Sentences

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The mischievous thieving monkey Ukiki is once again trying to make off with the belongings of a passerby when he is stopped by another traveler: Princess Daisy.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

News of the death of Eric Dane was met with an outpouring of grief by celebrities, who expressed their deep admiration for his mischievous on-screen charisma and his advocacy efforts during his battle against ALS.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2026

The architect’s mischievous side comes through in countless sketches for his famous gargoyles, which achieve “both anatomical coherence and a sense of demonic vitality.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 18, 2026

"Creating the mischievous and lovable character of Crumble has been a delight and I cannot wait to bring the rest of Crumble's world to life," Snowdon said.

From BBC • Jan. 22, 2026

People wanted to like him, they wanted to believe him, but he was undependable and self-centered at best, mischievous or evil at worst.

From "Norse Mythology" by Neil Gaiman