Roguish
adjective
Behaving in a way that is slightly bad but not serious.
He gave her a roguish wink.
Often appears as...
- roguish grin
- roguish charm
adjective
A person who deceives others to gain advantage.
She was fooled by his roguish appearance.
Often appears as...
- roguish character
- roguish behavior
Usage tips
Disapproving
adjective
Behaving in a way that is slightly bad but not serious.
He gave her a roguish wink.
Often appears as...
- roguish grin
- roguish charm
adjective
A person who deceives others to gain advantage.
She was fooled by his roguish appearance.
Often appears as...
- roguish character
- roguish behavior
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Light-hearted Charm
Used to describe someone who is charmingly mischievous without harmful intentions.
His roguish antics always lightened the mood.
Pro Tip 2/3Flirtatious Context
Often used to describe playful behavior that's flirtatious or teasing in romantic situations.
Her roguish smile caught him off guard.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Malicious
Indicates behavior that's cheeky or naughty but not intended to hurt anyone.
He apologized with a roguish grin.
Pro Tip 1/3Light-hearted Charm
Used to describe someone who is charmingly mischievous without harmful intentions.
His roguish antics always lightened the mood.
Pro Tip 2/3Flirtatious Context
Often used to describe playful behavior that's flirtatious or teasing in romantic situations.
Her roguish smile caught him off guard.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Malicious
Indicates behavior that's cheeky or naughty but not intended to hurt anyone.
He apologized with a roguish grin.
Pro Tip 1/3Light-hearted Charm
Used to describe someone who is charmingly mischievous without harmful intentions.
His roguish antics always lightened the mood.
Pro Tip 2/3Flirtatious Context
Often used to describe playful behavior that's flirtatious or teasing in romantic situations.
Her roguish smile caught him off guard.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Malicious
Indicates behavior that's cheeky or naughty but not intended to hurt anyone.
He apologized with a roguish grin.
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