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Definition of Implike
1. Adjective. Naughtily or annoyingly playful. "A wicked prank"
Similar to: Playful
Derivative terms: Impishness, Mischievousness, Prankishness, Puckishness
Definition of Implike
1. Adjective. Possessing the qualities or appearances of an imp. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Implike
Literary usage of Implike
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Red Badge of Courage: An Episode of the American Civil War by Stephen Crane (1900)
"His arms beat wildly about his head in expression of implike enthusiasm. His tall
figure stretched itself to its full height. There was a slight rending ..."
2. Descriptive and Historical Catalogue of the Pictures in the National Gallery by National Gallery (Great Britain) (1906)
"Endued though he was with a fine sense of physical beauty, he is nevertheless
apt to mar the loveliness of childhood by an aspect of implike roguishness.0 ..."
3. Chambers' Edinburgh Journal by Robert Chambers, William Chambers (1851)
"... most certainly never injure, stultify, or kill the body by its mischievous
guerilla tactics, by its little, active, implike agents — morbid impulses. ..."
4. Coniston by Winston Churchill (1906)
"Suddenly Jake, implike, turned and stared at Worthington. "Haven'tI seen her in
Brampton?" inquired Mr. Worthington, little thinking of the consequences of ..."
5. Annie Besant: An Autobiography by Annie Wood Besant (1893)
"... desiring to run away ere the neat little boy in buttons opens the door and
beams on one with a smile of compassionate superiority and implike triumph, ..."
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