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 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 The finding speaks to the cleverness of Kea (Nestor notabilis), mountain-dwelling parrots with a reputation for impish intelligence. — Elizabeth Anne Brown, Scientific American, 20 Apr. 2026 The gulf between their two worlds is wide, and Jude straddles it with wide-ranging intellect and his characteristic impish wit, while also telling a surprisingly heartfelt story about the lengths to which a mother will go for love. — Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 11 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 See All Example Sentences for impish

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The bride and groom both wore custom Christian Dior looks designed by Jonathan Anderson, who’s known for elaborate, mischievous designs.

— Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
Months after Scary Movie's release, Abrahams starred as the mischievous Denny Byrnes in Meet the Parents (2000).

— Skyler Trepel, Entertainment Weekly, 27 June 2026

Definition of mischievous

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Yamal was a thorn in Saudi Arabia’s side, drifting infield to unleash shots from distance but also peppering the penalty area with wicked deliveries from the right flank.

— Mark Carey, New York Times, 2 July 2026
Has Sugar’s inherent decency become something of a moral palate cleanser for Oz’s wicked ways?

— Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 27 June 2026

Definition of wicked

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