naughtiness

Example Sentences

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He added that the swearing was only "ever so slightly hilarious" and that "initial tickle of naughtiness rapidly fades".

From BBC • Feb. 21, 2024

Alone, together, Remi thrilled with an adolescent naughtiness, like that time she’d had to stay late at school and she’d dashed barefoot through the hallways.

From Slate • Jan. 27, 2024

“Lethal Woman” may be a bit unhinged but it’s the sound of a young artist enjoying herself, embracing naughtiness, adding a sprinkle of her beloved Broadway and strutting away with a switchblade on her hip.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 20, 2023

We’re just aiming all the naughtiness at ourselves.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 4, 2022

Fenoglio bellowed so loudly that even Meggie jumped, although she didn’t feel guilty of any naughtiness.

From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke