There are 18,500 search results on Bing for the misspelling 'Mischievious'. 'Mischievious' ranks in the top 110 of most common errors caught by TripleChecker, with at least 98 websites containing this mistake.¹
The word "mischievous" functions as an adjective. It describes someone or something that is playful in a naughty or sly way, often causing minor trouble or annoyance. It can also imply a sense of enjoyment in causing mischief.
Mischievous
The word 'mischievous' originates from the Middle English 'mischevous' and the Old French 'mischieus,' which comes from the Latin 'maledictus,' meaning 'evil spoken.' The root ultimately relates to the idea of causing harm or trouble.
The word 'mischievous' is pronounced as /ˈmɪs.tʃɪ.vəs/. It can be broken down phonetically as "MIS-chuh-vuhs."
The word 'mischievous' can be used in a sentence like, "The mischievous puppy managed to get into the trash while no one was watching." A common caveat for correct spelling is to avoid the frequent misspelling 'mischevious,' which adds an extra 'e' that is not present in standard English usage. Additionally, it's important to note that 'mischievous' is pronounced with three syllables (mis-chiv-uhs), not four, which is a common mispronunciation.