naughty

/ˈnɔːti/adj
Early ChildhoodNot in standard dictionaries
1

Mischievous; tending to misbehave or act badly (especially of a child).

2

Sexually provocative; now in weakened sense, risqué, cheeky.

3

Decadent, had as indulgence, especially an unhealthy one.

4

Evil, wicked, morally reprehensible.

5

Bad, worthless, substandard.

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Antonyms

nice

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

zlotydoughtyhaughtyminottibiscottidoughtiemariottibenottibertinottibraggiotti

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

nabnadnahnamnannapnatnaunavnay

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

allaudaugaulbotcawcorcosdawdog

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

etnaintinatonuttstantanutonngianthauntmount
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