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roguish::adjective | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | blackguardly, rascally, scoundrelly |
| Derivation | roguishness |
the captain was set adrift by his roguish crew.
Examples of roguish
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The roguish reputation of the wine grew, fostered by Doug and his brother, Phil.
From the democratandchronicle.com
A brainy professor who turns into a roguish soldier of fortune between semesters.
From the time.com
A few roguish, scruffy elements have snuck in to muddy the waters, thank the Lord.
From the guardian.co.uk
It also features his most memorable character, the engagingly roguish Becky Sharp.
From the en.wikipedia.org
Roberts was an appropriate object of affection for the roguish George Clooney.
From the stltoday.com
Davis was roguish and willful, seemingly ready to cut any deal or any throat.
From the sacbee.com
He's also a little bit roguish, but in a completely responsible way, I swear.
From the emotionalumbrella.com
Perkins'Jason is waspish and petulant with out a trace of roguish lovability.
From the time.com
Of course, cycling has a long, roguish tradition of performance enhancement.
From the online.wsj.com
- Devilish: playful in an appealingly bold way; "a roguish grin"
- Rascally: lacking principles or scruples; "the rascally rabble"; "the tyranny of a scoundrelly aristocracy" - W.M. Thackaray; "the captain was set adrift by his roguish crew"
- (roguishly) like a dishonest rogue; "he roguishly intended to keep the money"
- (roguishness) prankishness: the trait of indulging in disreputable pranks
- (roguishness) mischief: reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
- Unprincipled or unscrupulous; mischievous and playful
- Treacherous, dishonest
