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naughtily

adv · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adv

Meaning 1

In a naughty manner.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adverb

Meaning 2

in a disobedient or naughty way

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • 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

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: badly, mischievously

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Etymology tree English naughty Middle English -ly English -ly English naughtily From naughty + -ly.

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: tuhmasti — in a naughty manner
  • Spanish: malvadamente — in a naughty manner