What is another word for impishly?

Pronunciation: [ɪmpˈɪʃli] (IPA)

"Impishly" refers to a type of behavior that is playful, mischievous, or slightly naughty. There are several synonyms for this word that encapsulate various shades of this meaning. One such synonym is "mischievously," which conveys a similar sense of playful mischief. Other synonyms include "playfully," "roguishly," "devilishly," "cheekily," and "saucily." Each of these words carries a slightly different connotation, such as "roguishly" suggesting a more rebellious or daring approach, while "saucily" implies a flirtatious or teasing tone. No matter the synonym used, describing someone as "impishly" or one of its synonyms suggests a lighthearted, albeit mischievous, attitude.

What are the hypernyms for Impishly?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Impishly

Time and again he would catch himself listening for he knew not what, approaching warily the corner of the next huge monolith as if thinking to surprise behind it some ghoulish rite, glancing apprehensively down the corridors he passed, or overshoulder for some nameless thing that stalked him and was never there when he looked, but ever lurked impishly just beyond the tail of his eye.
"Alias The Lone Wolf"
Louis Joseph Vance
Then, impishly, she faced him, buttoning it with nimble fingers the while.
"The Safety Curtain, and Other Stories"
Ethel M. Dell
"Our proposition seems to Mr. West very reasonable and fair," grinned MacQueen impishly, paring his finger nails.
"Brand Blotters"
William MacLeod Raine

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