Meaning & use
Mischievousness
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The quality of being playfully troublesome, teasing, or inclined to minor pranks.
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There was a glint of mischievousness in her eyes as she hid his keys.
The kitten's mischievousness kept the whole household entertained and slightly exasperated.
A note on using this word
Mischievousness is usually viewed as harmless or good-natured, distinguishing it from more serious or malicious troublemaking.
Words with a similar meaning
playfulnessimpishness
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Words with an opposite meaning
seriousnesssolemnity
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