IMPISHLY

impishly, puckishly

(adverb) in an appealing but bold manner; “she asked him impishly to come in”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

impishly (comparative more impishly, superlative most impishly)

In an impish manner; mischievously.

Synonyms

• puckishly

Source: Wiktionary


Imp"ish*ly, adv.

Definition: In the manner of an imp.

IMPISH

Imp"ish, a.

Definition: Having the qualities, or showing the characteristics, of an imp.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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