Naughty and Virtuous

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Naughty adjective - Engaging in or marked by childish misbehavior.

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Virtuous is an antonym for naughty.

Nearby Words: naught, naughtiness, naughtily

Virtuous adjective - Conforming to a high standard of morality or virtue.

Usage example: virtuous behavior is its own reward

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Naughty is an antonym for virtuous.

Nearby Words: virtue, virtuosity, virtuously, virtu

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