Devilish
Devilish adjective - Tending to or exhibiting reckless playfulness.
Usage example: a devilish grin that told us he was up to something
Mischievous is a synonym for devilish. In some cases you can use "Mischievous" instead an adjective "Devilish".
Nearby Words: devil, devilishly
Mischievous
Mischievous adjective - Tending to or exhibiting reckless playfulness.
Usage example: the children had been so mischievous that we had to pay the babysitter extra and then clean up the mess
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The dance unit vs AOA Black, where the dance unit carry the more sensual and occasionally sweet image while the band sports the more devilish and mischievous look.
Source: Music / AOA
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