IMPISH Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

impish

adjective

ˈim-pish

Definition of impish

as in mischievous

tending to or exhibiting reckless playfulness the gang of impish children ran into the street, utterly oblivious to the traffic

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Recent Examples of impish 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 Two years ago, the Man City phenom appeared in a 90-second spot for the game that saw him get recruited to storm a castle teeming with goblins, dragons and impish skeletons. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 26 June 2026 Her new album, Fata Morgana, uses an array of cascading rhythms, impish hooks, and fierce poetry to interrogate her place in a corrupt American society. — Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 25 June 2026 His sponsors demand little more from the guy than an impish smile during television ads, and his press conferences for Inter Miami are few and far between. — Filip Bondy, New York Daily News, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for impish

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Never hearing your voice or seeing that unmistakably mischievous grin that so many people knew and loved?

— Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2026
KidSuper founder Colm Dillane has always had a mischievous side.

— Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of mischievous

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To avenge an injustice and restore honor, a good yakuza, like Ken-san, would set off alone for a suicidal last stand against his wicked rivals.

— Ian Buruma, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
That unholy resurrection gives William some wicked supernatural powers to go along with his slick swordplay.

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 Oct. 2026

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