Raffish
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɹæfɪʃ/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Raffish is an adjective meaning Characterized by careless unconventionality; rakish.
Meaning
Characterized by careless unconventionality; rakish.
More Meanings
- Low-class; disreputable; vulgar.
Example Sentences
The smokers' most raffish outsider, Comstock, appeared to do nothing but smoke; Chris had never seen him inside the building.
He wore a neat dark overcoat, brown shoes, and a bowler hat rather on one side; his appearance was, in fact, genteel, though his air was a trifle raffish.
I had met the man before this in the village, and detested him on sight; there was something indescribably raffish in his looks and ways that raised my gorge; […]
He bowed cordially to the lady in charge of Miss de Barral’s education, whom he saw in the hall engaged in conversation with a very good-looking but somewhat raffish young gentleman.
Synonyms for raffish
Depending on context, synonyms include unconventional, rakish, smart, devil-may-care, dashing, natty.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include rakish, jaunty, dashing, smart, natty, devil-may-care.
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