The difference between Harmful and Mischievous

When used as adjectives, harmful means of a kind likely to be damaging, whereas mischievous means causing mischief.


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  1. Harmful as an adjective:

    of a kind likely to be damaging; injurious

    Examples:

    "Wear a hat to protect your skin from harmful sunlight."

  1. Mischievous as an adjective:

    Causing mischief; injurious.

  2. Mischievous as an adjective:

    Troublesome, cheeky, badly behaved.

    Examples:

    "Matthew had a twin brother called Edward, who was always mischievous and badly behaved."