Naughtily
adverb
In a way that breaks rules or misbehaves.
She naughtily scribbled on the wall with her crayons

Often appears as...
- act naughtily
- laugh naughtily
adverb
In a playful, teasing manner.
He naughtily tickled her side, making her laugh uncontrollably

Often appears as...
- smile naughtily
- wink naughtily
adverb
In a way that breaks rules or misbehaves.
She naughtily scribbled on the wall with her crayons

Often appears as...
- act naughtily
- laugh naughtily
adverb
In a playful, teasing manner.
He naughtily tickled her side, making her laugh uncontrollably

Often appears as...
- smile naughtily
- wink naughtily
Definition 1 of 2

Mischief Implication
Suggests playful troublemaking, often with a harmless or minor rule-breaking element.

The children naughtily ate cookies before dinner.
Rebellious Undertone
Carries a hint of rebellion, expressing resistance to authority or social norms.

They naughtily whispered in the library, ignoring the silence rule.
Slight Disapproval
May include a subtle level of disapproval or annoyance from whoever is observing the behavior.

She naughtily interrupted the meeting with her loud music.
Mischief Implication
Suggests playful troublemaking, often with a harmless or minor rule-breaking element.

The children naughtily ate cookies before dinner.
Rebellious Undertone
Carries a hint of rebellion, expressing resistance to authority or social norms.

They naughtily whispered in the library, ignoring the silence rule.
Slight Disapproval
May include a subtle level of disapproval or annoyance from whoever is observing the behavior.

She naughtily interrupted the meeting with her loud music.
Mischief Implication
Suggests playful troublemaking, often with a harmless or minor rule-breaking element.

The children naughtily ate cookies before dinner.
Rebellious Undertone
Carries a hint of rebellion, expressing resistance to authority or social norms.

They naughtily whispered in the library, ignoring the silence rule.
Slight Disapproval
May include a subtle level of disapproval or annoyance from whoever is observing the behavior.

She naughtily interrupted the meeting with her loud music.
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