Suggests playful troublemaking, often with a harmless or minor rule-breaking element. The children naughtily ate cookies before dinner.
Pro Tip 2/3
Rebellious 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 3/3
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.