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mischievous

[mis-chuh-vuhs] / ˈmɪs tʃə vəs /


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“Lynx eyes” evoke lethality; mischievous boys are “lynxes that nothing escapes.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

Evie—and her long sandy hair and mischievous smile—will spend late July at Cypress Lake.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

When McKellen does emerge, wearing a blue zip-up hoodie and black sweatpants, he has a mischievous look in his eye.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

It bursts with insights that mix journalistic acumen with gossip, backed by a score generously seasoned with mischievous violin string plucking.

From Salon • Mar. 14, 2026

He was small in stature and seemed quiet, but with a mischievous air.

From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana




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