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
Lauren Elliott, though, was a designer at Broderbund Games, working in a former liquor store beneath a sign that said DEPARTMENT OF REDUNDANCY REDUCTION DEPARTMENT alongside an impish ex-Disney animator named Gene Portwood who often doodled Mickey Mouse in obscene poses.
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Eric Boodman, Vulture, 25 Mar. 2026
Both Colban siblings are soft talkers with impish, dry senses of humor.
—Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 24 Mar. 2026
How could the man behind such works of impish, mischievous sweetness be so very bitter?
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
Once again pointing to a mature take on something nostalgic , body mists aren’t regaled to to being impish starter scents.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 16 Mar. 2026
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Eric Boodman, Vulture, 25 Mar. 2026
Both Colban siblings are soft talkers with impish, dry senses of humor.
—Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 24 Mar. 2026
How could the man behind such works of impish, mischievous sweetness be so very bitter?
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
Once again pointing to a mature take on something nostalgic , body mists aren’t regaled to to being impish starter scents.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 16 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impish
Adjective
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Choi produced a mischievous grin.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2026
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This is a high-spirited opening for curious neighbors and travelers alike, with a mischievous sense of fun that firmly roots guests in their destination.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The Wednesday morning commute may prove wicked.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
4 May 2026
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Morejón is throwing harder than ever and still breaking off some dastardly breaking pitches and throwing an increasingly wicked changeup.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 May 2026
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This is the kind of duo that could work for the office or dressy weddings alike; the addition of playful accessories helps keep the ensemble from looking too severe, which is perfect for dinner dates or a night at the theater.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
4 May 2026
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Much of that playful approach is apparent visually through various uses of multimedia.—
David Opie,
IndieWire,
4 May 2026
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“Impish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impish. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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