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mischievously

misc·hie·vously

uncommon

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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