Ruffianly
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Ruffianly is an adjective meaning Like or having the qualities of a ruffian.
Meaning
Like or having the qualities of a ruffian.
More Meanings
- In the manner of a ruffian.
Example Sentences
One righteous man who reverences the Gods Shall shipmate be with a ruffianly crew […]
By his side padded a big ruffianly collie, and he led by a string a miserable-looking terrier, at which the collie now and then snapped viciously.
Joseph mumbled indistinctly in the depths of the cellar; but, gave no intimation of ascending; so, his master dived down to him, leaving me vis-à-vis the ruffianly bitch, and a pair of grim, shaggy sheep dogs, who shared with her a jealous guardianship over all my movements.
Synonyms for ruffianly
Depending on context, synonyms include tough, violent.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include violent, tough, ruffianish, ruffianlike, ruffianous, rugged.
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