Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
smile-mischievously
verb phrase
/smaɪl ˈmɪsʧɪvəsli/
Definition
To smile in a playful or teasing manner, often suggesting a secret or a playful intention.
Examples
- She smiled mischievously as she planned her surprise party.
- The boy smiled mischievously after he pulled a prank on his friends.
- With a mischievous smile, he hinted at the surprise in store for her.
Meaning
A mischievous smile indicates a sense of fun or trickery, often implying that something cheeky or slightly naughty is being thought or done.
Synonyms
- grin playfully
- smirk teasingly
- smile slyly
