What does roguish mean?
Roguish means Unprincipled or unscrupulous..
Roguish
/ˈɹəʊɡɪʃ/ · adjective
Meaning
Unprincipled or unscrupulous..
Definitions by Sense
- Unprincipled or unscrupulous.
- (idiomatic) Mischievous and playful.
Example Sentences
"She'll be a match for poor little Cupid, with his tiny bow and arrow, I dare say," said Grace Fitzgerald, with a roguish eye.
Hortense, with her rich chestnut locks so luxuriantly knotted, plaited, twisted, as if she did not know how to dispose of all their abundance, with her vermillion lips, damask cheek, and roguish laughing eye.
Back at the sauna, Mr. Pylhhänen gives a roguish grin and says he has found the answer to the “happiest country” debate – in a very Finnish way, of course.
Synonyms for roguish
Antonyms for roguish
Related Words
Word Forms
- more roguish
- most roguish
- rogueish
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for roguish?
Common synonyms include roguey, playful, rascally, devilish.
What is the opposite of roguish?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use roguish in a sentence?
"She'll be a match for poor little Cupid, with his tiny bow and arrow, I dare say," said Grace Fitzgerald, with a roguish eye.
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