naughtily
|naugh-ti-ly|
B2
/ˈnɔː.tɪ.li/
(naughty)
mischievous behavior
Etymology
Etymology Information
'naughty' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'naughti', where 'naught' meant 'nothing' or 'worthless'.
Historical Evolution
'naughti' transformed into the modern English word 'naughty', and the adverb form 'naughtily' was derived from it.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'worthless' or 'bad', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'mischievous' or 'disobedient'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that is disobedient or mischievous.
The child smiled naughtily after hiding his sister's toy.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42