naughtily

Meanings

• Adjective

  Behaving in a mischievous or naughty way.

  - "Children were naughtily playing with toys."
  - "The dog naughtily stole the food from the table."

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Variants

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naughtier , naughtiest , naughtily , naughtiness , naughtinesses , naughty

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Etymology

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The word 'naughtily' originates from the Old English word 'naughtig', which means 'lacking anything' or 'without anything'. It is derived from 'naught' meaning 'nothing'. The 'ily' suffix is added to indicate the manner or way of doing something.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'naughtily' is often used to describe playful or mischievous behavior in children, but it can also be used to describe similar behavior in adults.

2. In some cultures, playful or mischievous behavior is seen as a sign of creativity and intelligence.

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Related Concepts

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1. Mischief: Mischief is a term used to describe playful or naughty behavior, often with a prankish or teasing intent.

2. Playfulness: Playfulness is a term used to describe a light-hearted, carefree attitude, often characterized by naughty or mischievous behavior.

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Culture

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In literature, 'naughtily' has been used to describe mischievous or playful behavior, often associated with children. In art, it has been depicted in paintings and illustrations to represent innocent fun and mischief. In music, it has been used in song lyrics to describe playful or mischievous behavior.

How to Memorize "naughtily"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a child playing mischievously, causing small troubles without any malicious intent.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'naughtily' with the image of a mischievous child or a playful animal.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Never Allow Trouble-some Intentionally Yield' to remember the meaning of 'naughtily'.

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