adjective
- playfully mischievous or impish in a lighthearted, teasing way
Usage: literary or formal; borrowed from French
Examples
- The espiegle child hid her mother's keys as a prank.
- He gave an espiegle smile, suggesting he knew more than he was saying.
- The painting captured an espiegle spirit with its whimsical, teasing composition.
- Her espiegle wit made even serious conversations entertaining.
- The espiegle tone of the novel delighted readers who enjoyed clever humor.