Mischievously (Adverb)
Meaning
In a disobedient or naughty way; "he behaved badly in school"; "he mischievously looked for a chance to embarrass his sister"; "behaved naughtily when they had guests and was sent to his room".
Examples
- She played a practical joke on her mom mischievously, making her laugh in the end.
- My little brother often peeks into the kitchen windows mischievously whenever I'm trying to bake something.
- At the party, the kids danced on the table mischievously, ignoring the warnings from their parents.
- He knocked on the door mischievously and then quickly ran away, but his neighbor knew who it was.
- In the group photo, Sarah stuck out her tongue mischievously, ruining the picture with her silly face.