mischievously
misc·hie·vously
adverb
1.
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”
Origin
From Middle English mischevously, myschevously, equivalent to mischievous + -ly.
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