impish
gb/ˈɪmpɪʃ/ us/ˈɪmpɪʃ/
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Englanti
huncut, pajkos, koboldszerű, ördögien huncut
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Käyttömalli:
[someone] is impish; an impish [smile/grin/look]
He gave her an impish grin and hid the birthday present behind his back.
Huncut vigyorral rámosolygott, és a háta mögé rejtette a születésnapi ajándékot.
The puppy had an impish energy, stealing socks and darting out of reach.
A kiskutyában huncut elevenség volt: zoknikat lopkodott, aztán elszaladt, mielőtt bárki elérhette volna.
Her impish sense of humor kept the meeting light even when things got tense.
Oppijaesimerkit
The boy had an impish smile.
A fiúnak huncut mosolya volt.
She made an impish joke.
Huncut tréfát mondott.
Tyypillinen virhe:
Don’t use impish for serious or harmful wrongdoing; it usually suggests harmless, amusing mischief.
Merkitys
playfully mischievous and cheeky
Kollokaatiot
impish grin
|impish smile
|impish look
|impish expression
|impish laugh
|impish sense of humor
|impish charm
|impish behavior
|impish child
|impish twinkle
Synonyymit
mischievous (More general; can be neutral or negative depending on context.)
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cheeky (More informal; often about rude-but-funny remarks.)
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roguish (Suggests charming rule-breaking, often in adults.)
Antonyymit
well-behaved (Not causing trouble or mischief.)
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serious (Not playful or joking in manner.)
Teemat
personality
|emotions
|social
Määritelmä
playfully doing small bad things that are funny
Playfully mischievous in a way that is charming rather than seriously bad or harmful.
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LITERARY
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koboldszerű
C1
Käyttömalli:
an impish [creature/face/figure]
In the story, an impish sprite leads travelers off the path at night.
A történetben egy koboldszerű kis szellem éjjel letéríti az utazókat az ösvényről.
The mask had an impish face with sharp eyebrows and a sly smile.
A maszknak koboldszerű arca volt, éles szemöldökkel és sunyi mosollyal.
The artist painted impish figures dancing at the edge of the firelight.
Oppijaesimerkit
The story has an impish spirit in it.
A történetben szerepel egy koboldszerű szellem.
Tyypillinen virhe:
This sense is more descriptive and literary; in everyday speech it usually just means ‘playfully mischievous.’
Merkitys
devilish or elf-like
Kollokaatiot
impish creature
|impish sprite
|impish little figure
|impish face
|impish eyes
|impish spirit
|impish devil
|impish glee
Synonyymit
elfin (Focuses on small, fairy-like qualities rather than mischief.)
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devilish (Stronger and darker; can imply more wickedness.)
Antonyymit
angelic (Suggests innocence and goodness rather than mischievous wickedness.)
Teemat
appearance
|literature
|mythology
Määritelmä
like a small naughty spirit or devil
Suggesting a small mischievous spirit or devil; elfin and slightly wicked in appearance or manner.
Kielioppi
Sanakirjamuoto
impish
IPA
GB/ˈɪmpɪʃ/
US/ˈɪmpɪʃ/
Tavut ja painotus
imp - ish (2 tavua)
Stress on 1st syllable (imp)
Taivutusmuodot
Adjective
- Base: impish
Sanaperhe
Ilmaukset
impish grin
1/ˈɪmpɪʃ ɡɹˈɪn/
fixed phrase
a mischievous smile
a smile that shows playful mischief
Esimerkit
- She turned around with an impish grin, clearly hiding something.
- He wore an impish grin as he revealed the harmless prank.
- The child’s impish grin gave away the secret before he spoke.
Oppijaesimerkit
- He gave me an impish grin.
impish look
1/ˈɪmpɪʃ lˈʊk/
fixed phrase
a mischievous expression
a look that shows playful mischief
Esimerkit
- He shot her an impish look and reached for the confetti.
- The dog had an impish look that said it knew exactly what it had done.
- She gave an impish look and changed the subject.
Oppijaesimerkit
- He gave an impish look.
impish smile
1/ˈɪmpɪʃ smˈaɪl/
fixed phrase
a cheeky, playful smile
a smile that looks a little naughty but fun
Esimerkit
- With an impish smile, she asked if anyone had noticed the switch.
- An impish smile spread across his face when the plan worked.
- He answered with an impish smile and refused to explain.
Oppijaesimerkit
- She had an impish smile.