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mischievously Synonyms
Another word for mischievously
Choosing another word for mischievously depends on context, so the 16 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• adverb (Context 1)
In a playful, teasing, or mildly naughty manner that causes minor trouble or amusement without serious malice.
Usage Example
"The young boy grinned impishly after hiding his sister's favorite notebook behind the sofa cushions."
Strongest
impishly
roguishly
puckishly
naughtily
Strong
prankishly
playfully
teasingly
waggishly
archly
slyly
• adverb (Context 2)
In a way that is intended to cause harm, damage, discord, or trouble.
Usage Example
"Several confidential emails were maliciously leaked to the press to undermine the committee's negotiations."
Strongest
maliciously
Strong
spitefully
harmfully
destructively
malevolently
wickedly
Opposites of mischievously
The opposite of mischievously shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
harmlessly
obediently
dutifully
benevolently
constructively
helpfully
innocently
gravely
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Mischievously. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/mischievously