Impish
Impish adjective - Tending to or exhibiting reckless playfulness.
Usage example: the gang of impish children ran into the street, utterly oblivious to the traffic
Sprightly and impish are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sprightly" instead an adjective "Impish".
Nearby Word: impishly
Sprightly
Sprightly adjective - Having much high-spirited energy and movement.
Usage example: a sprightly child who often claims to be too tired to move when it's time to do chores
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