impish

adjective

imp·​ish ˈim-pish How to pronounce impish (audio)
: of, relating to, or befitting an imp
especially : mischievous
impishly adverb
impishness noun

Examples of impish in a Sentence

the gang of impish children ran into the street, utterly oblivious to the traffic
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Instead, the impish demon still sports a black-and-white suit, hoping to cause mischief in the world of the living and reconnect with his decades-long crush, Lydia. Emma Fraser, Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec. 2024 Mintz is sixty-three, with eyes that twinkle behind his glasses and an impish laugh that makes his deliberations seem like a series of adventures. Jeannie Suk Gersen, The New Yorker, 2 Dec. 2024 The impish heartthrob has been using Legos to unwind while on a weekslong promotional tour for the blockbuster movie musical, which tells the origin story of the witches of Oz. Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 26 Nov. 2024 But here, Huppert channels Hong’s impish tendencies with purposeful awkwardness. David Opie, IndieWire, 21 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for impish 

Word History

First Known Use

1652, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of impish was in 1652

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“Impish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/impish. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.

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impish

adjective
imp·​ish ˈim-pish How to pronounce impish (audio)
impishly adverb
impishness noun

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