impishly

Thân thiện

She smiled impishly before hiding behind the door.

Definition

1. Adverb:
   • In a mischievous, playful, or slightly naughty manner: "impishly" describes acting with a bold, teasing, or roguish charm, often in a way that is appealing or amusing rather than malicious.

Usage Examples

• Adverb:
  • She grinned impishly before revealing the surprise.
  • He winked impishly, knowing he had broken the rules.
  • The child answered the teacher's question impishly.

Advanced Usage

• Used to describe a tone or expression: Often modifies verbs related to speech, looking, or smiling to convey a cheeky attitude.
  • "I know a secret," she said impishly.

Variants and Related Words

• Impish (adjective): Having or showing a playful desire to cause trouble.
  • He has an impish sense of humor.
• Imp (noun): A mischievous child or small, mischievous creature.
  • The little imp hid his father's keys.

Synonyms

• Mischievously
• Roguishly
• Playfully
• Naughtily

Antonyms

• Solemnly
• Soberly
• Seriously

Related Idioms or Phrases

• With an impish glint in one's eye: A common phrase describing someone about to do or say something mischievous.
  • He agreed to help, but with an impish glint in his eye.

Học thuật

Adverb

1. in an appealing but bold manner
   • she asked him impishly to come in

Từ đồng nghĩa

• puckishly