cheekily

• Advérbio que significa "atrevidamente" — ou seja, de forma levemente rude, desrespeitosa ou descarada, mas frequentemente de maneira brincalhona ou divertida. Descreve ações ou comentários que demonstram falta de respeito de forma leviana ou travessa.

An adverb meaning "in a cheeky manner" — that is, in a way that is slightly rude, disrespectful, or impudent, but often in a playful or amusing way. It describes actions or remarks that show a lack of respect in a lighthearted or mischievous manner.

1. In a rude or disrespectful wayB2informal

   In a manner that shows a lack of respect or politeness, often in a playful or bold way.

   Descaradamente

   • He cheekily replied to the teacher's question.
   • She cheekily stuck out her tongue at her brother.
   • The child cheekily asked for a second dessert.

   Sinônimosaudaciouslybrazenlydisrespectfullyflippantlyimpertinentlyimpudentlyinsolentlyirreverentlypertlysaucily

   Antônimoscourteouslydeferentiallypolitelyrespectfully

2. In a bold or audacious wayB2informal

   In a manner that is confident and slightly disrespectful, often in a charming way.

   Com ousadia

   • He cheekily winked at the audience during his speech.
   • She cheekily suggested that the boss was wrong.
   • The comedian cheekily mocked the politician's speech.

   Sinônimosbrazenlyflippantlyimpertinentlyimpudentlyirreverentlypertlysaucily