roguish
Americanadjective
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playfully mischievous.
a roguish smile.
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pertaining to, characteristic of, or acting like a rogue; knavish or unscrupulous.
adjective
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dishonest or unprincipled
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mischievous or arch
Other Word Forms
- roguishly adverb
- roguishness noun
Etymology
Origin of roguish
Example Sentences
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The crime-fighting combo of a roguish guy and a no-nonsense gal is familiar from “Moonlighting” and “Castle.”
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 4, 2025
Starring alongside her is Ed Skrein, who plays the main villain Admiral Atticus Noble, and Charlie Hunnam who plays Kai, a roguish pilot and smuggler.
From BBC • Dec. 12, 2023
“He has boyish charm and likeability, that impish, roguish element to him,” Seymour said.
From Washington Times • May 31, 2023
To some here, the large mammals have become quirky, roguish folk heroes.
From Washington Post • Mar. 3, 2023
But Moody did not possess Lexie’s warmth, Trip’s roguish charm, Izzy’s self-confidence.
From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng
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