" espièglerie "

1: a natural disposition for playful behavior;

  * e.g., " ... a delightful young woman whose espièglerie and sophisticated wit make her a favorite party guest "

•  Synonyms : 

•  coltishness,

•  friskiness,

•  impishness,

•  larkiness,

•  mischief,

•  mischievousness,

•  playfulness,

•  prankishness,

•  sportfulness,

•  sportiveness,

•  tricksiness

•  Antonyms : 

•  earnestness,

•  soberness,

•  sobersidedness

2: playful, reckless behavior that is not intended to cause serious harm;

  * e.g., " ... a femme fatale with a penchant for sophisticated espièglerie that men found irresistible "

•  Synonyms : 

•  devilishness,

•  devilment,

•  devilry,

•  diablerie,

•  hob,

•  impishness,

•  knavery,

•  mischief,

•  mischievousness,

•  rascality,

•  roguery,

•  roguishness,

•  shenanigan(s),

•  waggery,

•  waggishness,

•  wickedness

•  Antonyms : 

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