espiègle

adjective

e-ˈspyeglᵊ How to pronounce espiègle (audio)
Definition of espièglenext
as in pixie
tending to or exhibiting reckless playfulness the espiègle light in the young princess's eye faded when she contemplated the stifling restrictions of court life

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for espiègle
  1. pixie
  2. wicked
  3. mischievous
  4. playful
Adjective
  • But in a new post added to Instagram, Mayim decided to make a more dramatic and permanent switch to her hairstyle by chopping it off into a semi-pixie cut.
    Adrianna Freedman, Good Housekeeping, 30 Mar. 2023
  • The cute little 4-year-old boldly shouted when someone asked her where pixie dust comes from.
    San Diego Union-Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 July 2022
Definition of pixie
Adjective
  • In an awards season that is looking pretty wicked on a number of levels, the Golden Globes pulled back the curtain on some magical contenders this morning.
    Dominic Patten, Deadline, 9 Dec. 2024
  • The word ‘wicked’ is so small that it can be thrown from the open back door of a school bus.
    Mathew Rodriguez, Them, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of wicked
Adjective
  • Plenty of TikTok users lauded Zola's mischievous behavior and highlighted her lack of remorse.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
  • In the series, the mischievous Cat and his sidekick, the ever-cautious Fish, strike out on kooky adventures that feature alphabet song sing-a-longs, tremendous tongue-twisters, and wondrous wordplay.
    Spenser Mestel, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of mischievous
Adjective
  • Viewers were able to see the playful black Labrador, named Deuce, return home on-leash from a routine outdoor stroll.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Led by the resort’s resident marine biologist, you’ll soon be joined by playful pods of dolphins swimming alongside your boat.
    Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of playful
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“Espiègle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/espi%C3%A8gle. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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