impish

adjective

imp·ish ˈim-pish

Synonyms of impish

: of, relating to, or befitting an imp

especially : mischievous

impishly adverb

impishness noun

Examples of impish in a Sentence

the gang of impish children ran into the street, utterly oblivious to the traffic

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In a sprightly performance rife with oddball mannerisms, Gnecco gives Borges equal parts impish wisdom, earthy vulgarity and childlike wonder, rarely letting a moment’s silence go unfilled with eager chatter. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 29 Aug. 2026 Ahead of the comedy’s second season, FX brought on Danny DeVito to play Dennis and Dee’s impish, absentee businessman father, Frank, in hopes that his presence would bring in more viewers. — Paula Mejía, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026 The wild card in the Society is Gloria (Greta Lee, dazzlingly good), an impish sprite who’s hard to pin down. — Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026 While fans have a deep understanding of his animation style and impish personality, little is actually known about the creator’s backstory. — Kyle MacNeill, Rolling Stone, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for impish

Word History

First Known Use

1652, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of impish was in 1652

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impish

adjective

imp·ish ˈim-pish

: mischievous sense 3

impishly adverb

impishness noun

impish

adjective

Synonyms of impish

Examples of impish in a Sentence

Word History

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