cheekily
Definition
- Adverb:
- In an impudently bold or disrespectful manner: "cheekily" describes acting with a lack of respect or excessive, often playful, boldness.
- In a brash or audacious way: It conveys a manner that is rudely self-confident or forward.
Usage Examples
- Adverb:
- The child cheekily stuck out her tongue when she thought no one was looking.
- "You're late again," he said cheekily to his boss, grinning.
- She cheekily asked if she could have the last piece of cake, even though it wasn't offered.
Advanced Usage
- Used to describe speech or behavior: Often modifies verbs related to speaking, asking, or behaving.
- He winked cheekily before telling the secret.
- Implies a lack of malice: While disrespectful, the action is often seen as playful or impertinent rather than deeply offensive.
- The student's cheekily raised eyebrow suggested he knew the answer all along.
Variants and Related Words
- Cheeky (adj): Showing a lack of respect or politeness in a way that is amusing or appealing.
- That was a cheeky remark!
- Cheek (n): Impudent speech or behavior.
- He's got a lot of cheek to say that.
Synonyms
- Impudently
- Saucily
- Boldly (in a disrespectful context)
- Pertly
Related Phrases
- To have the cheek to do something: To be bold or impudent enough to do something.
- He had the cheek to ask for a raise on his first day.
Adverb
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in a brash cheeky manner
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brashly, she asked for a rebate
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