Naughtily
/ˈnɔːtəli/
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Mischief Implication
Suggests playful troublemaking, often with a harmless or minor rule-breaking element.
The children naughtily ate cookies before dinner.
Pro Tip 2/3Rebellious Undertone
Carries a hint of rebellion, expressing resistance to authority or social norms.
They naughtily whispered in the library, ignoring the silence rule.
Pro Tip 3/3Slight 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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