Naughtily: meaning, definitions and examples
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naughtily
[ ˈnɔːtɪli ]
behavior description
Naughtily means in a way that shows a lack of respect or due care, often associated with mischievous or playful behavior. It implies a sense of wrongdoing that is not serious, but more playful or trivial in nature.
Synonyms
disobediently, mischievously, playfully
Examples of usage
- The children naughtily hid from their teacher.
- She smiled naughtily as she planned her prank.
- He spoke naughtily during the serious meeting.
- The puppy naughtily chewed on the shoe.
- They naughtily snuck treats from the kitchen.
Translations
Translations of the word "naughtily" in other languages:
🇵🇹 maliciosamente
🇮🇳 शरारती तरीके से
🇩🇪 frech
🇮🇩 nakal
🇺🇦 непослухом
🇵🇱 niegrzecznie
🇯🇵 いたずらに
🇫🇷 malicieusement
🇪🇸 traviesamente
🇹🇷 yaramazca
🇰🇷 장난스럽게
🇸🇦 بشكل متمرد
🇨🇿 neposlušně
🇸🇰 neposlušne
🇨🇳 顽皮地
🇸🇮 naughtily
🇮🇸 ósvítið
🇰🇿 бұзақылықпен
🇬🇪 თავხედურად
🇦🇿 şirinliklə
🇲🇽 traviesamente
Etymology
The word 'naughtily' is derived from the adjective 'naughty', which originates from the Old English word 'nōdīg', meaning 'nothing' or 'worthless'. In the 14th century, 'naughty' was used to describe someone who was poor or of no value. By the late 15th century, the meaning began to shift towards being associated with bad behavior, especially in children. The adverbial form 'naughtily' likely developed as the language evolved to express the manner in which such behavior is exhibited. Today, 'naughtily' is often used in a playful context, especially when referring to children's mischief, reflecting the word's transformation from its original meaning focused on worthlessness to one emphasizing light-hearted disobedience.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #40,763, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.