B1 — Intermediateadjective
malizioso
mischievous, malicious, cunning
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
furboastutobirichinosubdoloscaltro
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
innocenteingenuoonestosemplicesincero
Usage note
'Birichino' is playful/childish mischief. 'Subdolo' implies hidden malice. 'Malizioso' covers the range from playful cunning to genuine ill intent.
Example
"Il bambino aveva un sorriso malizioso quando prendeva in giro i compagni."
"The child had a mischievous smile when teasing his classmates."
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