farouche

[ fa-roosh ]

/ faˈruʃ /

adjective French.

sullenly unsociable or shy.

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Words nearby farouche

farnsworth, faro, faroes, faroese, farolito, farouche, farquhar, farquhar islands, farraginous, farrago, farragut

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Example sentences from the Web for farouche

Disordered, farouche as is his style its spiritual note enchains me.
Melomaniacs|James Huneker
The Reverend Farouche, therefore, holds a secret conference with her father.
The Book of Khalid|Ameen Rihani
Roger took this opportunity to seize her hand, but Lily was farouche, and shook herself free from the touch.
A Widow's Tale and Other Stories|Mrs. (Margaret) Oliphant
It is too farouche; but, truth to say, my satires are not very playful.
Life of Lord Byron, Vol. III|Thomas Moore

Georges new secretary is quite utilitarian and devoted to him, she is not so farouche as Christina, Mr. Aix says, or so charming.
The Celebrity at Home|Violet Hunt

British Dictionary definitions for farouche

farouche

/ French (faruʃ) /

adjective

sullen or shy

socially inept

Word Origin for farouche

C18: from French, from Old French faroche, from Late Latin forasticus from without, from Latin foras out of doors

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