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impish

adjective

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

Example Sentences

the gang of impish children ran into the street, utterly oblivious to the traffic
Recent Examples on the Web In the first three half-hour episodes sent to critics, Little Demon can be wobbly in balancing its impish sense of humor and squishy sense of heart, its otherworldly shenanigans and its more grounded emotions. Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Aug. 2022 Among them sat Maksym Kryshtafor, an 8-year-old Ukrainian boy with freckles and an impish smile, who navigated his pieces across the board with intense focus. Megan Specia, BostonGlobe.com, 13 Aug. 2022 With his infectious enthusiasm and impish smile, Price seems a natural choice. New York Times, 31 July 2022 By the 1970s, this charmer with the impish smile had been driving a taxi in Washington for more than three decades. Manuel Roig-franzia, Washington Post, 8 June 2022 Goncalves is an excellent anchor, combining the impish pique of a kid with a sense of how to deliver a punchline that belies her youth. Daniel D'addario, Variety, 22 June 2022 While politicized coffee klatch shows like The View continue to cycle through hosts and heart-healing former daytime deity Oprah Winfrey has long since moved on to larger TV mogul ventures, Ellen remained a stalwart hour for impish escapism. Robyn Bahr, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 May 2022 The boy’s impish defiance, coupled with the weary father’s wry handling of it, kick-starts the movie’s delightful strain of rambunctious-kid comedy. Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 5 May 2022 Mandel delivers this futuristic section with an impish blend of wit and dread. Washington Post, 12 Apr. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1652, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of impish was in 1652

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