cheekily

IPA/ˈtʃiːkɪli/
IPA/ˈtʃiːkɪli/

cheekily — 副詞

1. in a slightly rude or disrespectful way that is bold, playful, or funny rather t

1.副詞B2
釋義

厚臉皮地

有點沒禮貌，但帶玩笑或逗趣語氣

in a slightly rude or disrespectful way that is bold, playful, or funny rather than seriously offensive.

例句

Mina cheekily asked whether the manager had hidden the good biscuits for himself.

Mina 厚臉皮地問經理是不是把好吃的餅乾都藏起來自己吃。

cheekily + ask; mild disrespect with humour

Jonah grinned cheekily after taking the last slice of pizza from the box.

Jonah 拿走盒子裡最後一片披薩後，調皮地咧嘴笑了。

grinned cheekily; playful boldness

同義詞
  • impudently

    more formal and more clearly disapproving

  • boldly

    focuses on confidence, without necessarily being rude

  • mischievously

    adds the idea of playful trouble, often with less disrespect

反義詞
  • respectfully

    the direct opposite when someone speaks or behaves toward an authority figure

  • politely

    stresses good manners rather than bold disrespect

文法句型

cheekily ask for something

cheekily reply to someone

cheekily grin at someone

用法筆記

Use 'cheekily' when the behaviour is a little rude or too bold, but the tone is playful enough that people may laugh. It is especially common in British English and often appears with asking, replying, smiling, or grinning.

常見錯誤

Do not use 'cheekily' for serious cruelty or open hostility. Say 'He insulted her cruelly', not 'He insulted her cheekily', if there is no playful or funny tone.