naughtily
Definition
- Adverb:
- In a disobedient or mischievous manner: "naughtily" describes behaving in a way that is playfully bad, disobedient, or causing minor trouble, often in a way that is not seriously harmful but is improper or annoying.
Usage
The adverb "naughtily" is used to modify a verb, describing how an action is performed. It indicates the action is done with a mischievous or disobedient quality. It is often used to describe the behavior of children.
Examples
- The child smiled naughtily after hiding the toy.
- She naughtily stuck out her tongue when her mother wasn't looking.
- He behaved naughtily when they had guests and was sent to his room.
Advanced Usage
- "to act naughtily": to behave in a mischievous or disobedient way.
- The puppy acted naughtily by chewing on the slipper.
- "to say something naughtily": to say something with a teasing or impish tone.
- "I didn't do it," he said naughtily, winking at his sister.
Variants and Related Words
- Naughty (adjective): (of a person, especially a child) behaving disobediently or mischievously.
- The teacher spoke to the naughty boy.
- Naughtiness (noun): the quality or state of being naughty.
- Her naughtiness resulted in a time-out.
Synonyms
- Mischievously: in a way that shows a fondness for causing playful trouble.
- Disobediently: in a manner that fails or refuses to obey rules.
- Impishly: in a manner that is childishly mischievous.
Antonyms
- Obediently: in a manner that complies with instructions or commands.
- Well: in a good, proper, or satisfactory manner (e.g., ).
Adverb
- in a disobedient or naughty way
- he behaved badly in school
- he mischievously looked for a chance to embarrass his sister
- behaved naughtily when they had guests and was sent to his room
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