roguishly

• Adverb, das eine Handlung oder einen Blick auf schelmische, verschmitzte oder spielerisch unehrliche Weise beschreibt; oft mit dem Hintergedanken zu täuschen oder zu necken, häufig auf charmante Art.

An adverb meaning "in a mischievous or playfully dishonest manner." It describes actions or looks that are sly, cheeky, or suggest a playful intent to deceive or tease, often in an endearing way.

1. In a mischievous or playful wayB2informal

   Acting in a manner that suggests playful dishonesty or mischief.

   Schelmisch

   • He winked roguishly at his friend across the room.
   • She smiled roguishly before revealing the surprise.
   • The child looked roguishly at the cookie jar.

   Synonymearchlyimpishlymischievouslynaughtilyplayfullypuckishlyslylywaggishly

   Antonymehonestlyseriouslysoberly

2. In a dishonest or unprincipled mannerC1formal

   Behaving in a way that is slightly dishonest or unscrupulous.

   Unehrlich

   • The salesman roguishly convinced the customer to buy a faulty product.
   • He roguishly manipulated the situation to his advantage.
   • They roguishly avoided paying the full amount.

   Synonymecrookedlydeceitfullydishonestlyfraudulentlysneakilyunderhandedlyunscrupulously

   Antonymehonestlyhonorablymorallyuprightlyvirtuously