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Meaning of naughtily
The primary meaning of "naughtily" is in a way that is slightly bad or disobedient, often in a charming or amusing way.
Etymology of naughtily
The word "naughtily" has its roots in Old English, derived from "naught", meaning "nothing" or "evil", and the adverbial suffix "-ly", which forms an adverb indicating manner
Historically, the word has been used since the 15th century to describe behavior that is slightly bad or disobedient, often with a connotation of charm or amusement
Synonyms
mischievously
wickedly
badly
improperly
disobediently
rebelliously
defiantly
unruly
uncontrollably
unmanageably
lawlessly
riotously
tumultuously
rowdily
disorderly
improperly
inappropriately
incorrectly
wrongly
sinfully
guiltily
shamefully
regretfully
remorsefully
culpably
blamably
reprehensibly
scandalously
outrageously
offensively
indecently
indecorously
impudently
insolently
impertinently
disrespectfully
rudely
crudely
coarsely
vulgarly
obscenely
profanely
lewdly
lasciviously
salaciously
wantonly
wantonly
profligately
dissolutely
corruptly
depravedly
degenerately
Definitions
- In a way that is slightly bad or disobedient, often in a charming or amusing way
- * In a way that is wicked or sinful, but not seriously so
Usage Examples
- The child looked up at her mother naughtily, knowing she had eaten the last cookie
- * He smiled naughtily as he whispered the secret in her ear
- * The students behaved naughtily in class, pulling pranks on the teacher
Antonyms
properly
correctly
appropriately
obediently
dutifully
respectfully
politely
courteously
kindly
gently
innocently
virtuously
righteously
morally
ethically
lawfully
orderly
disciplined
well-behaved
nicely
pleasantly
agreeably
decently
modestly
humbly
meekly
submissively
compliantly
cooperatively