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naughtily Synonyms

Another word for naughtily

Choosing another word for naughtily depends on context, so the 13 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

In a mildly disobedient, mischievous, or badly behaved manner, especially as characteristic of a child.

Usage Example

"The toddler giggled mischievously after hiding his sister's favorite toy behind the sofa."

Strongest
mischievously
disobediently
Strong
impishly
roguishly
badly
wickedly
Weak
unruly

• adverb (Context 2)

In a playfully indecent, suggestive, or mildly improper manner.

Usage Example

"She winked suggestively across the dinner table after making the double entendre."

Strongest
suggestively
Strong
provocatively
flirtatiously
cheekily
improperly
indecently

Opposites of naughtily

The opposite of naughtily shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

obediently
innocently
chastely
dutifully
demurely
modestly
angelically
properly
See all opposites of naughtily

• Nearby Words

naturist
naturopath
naught
naughtily
naughtiness
naughty
nausea

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Naughtily. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/naughtily
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