Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
impishness
noun
/ˈɪmp.ɪʃ.nəs/
Definition
The quality of being mischievous or playful in a way that is often amusing.
Examples
- Her impishness often led to amusing pranks at school.
- The child’s impishness brought laughter to the entire family during the dull days of winter.
Meaning
Impishness refers to a playful mischief that is generally light-hearted and intended to be fun rather than harmful. It suggests a sense of innocence combined with a sly or whimsical nature.
Synonyms
- mischievousness
- playfulness
- prankishness
