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raffish

/ˈræf.ɪʃ/

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adjective

/ˈræf.ɪʃ/C2formal
  • ruОписывает кого-то или что-то, что является слегка сомнительным или нетрадиционным, но привлекательным, шикарным или стильным образом.

Describes someone or something that is slightly disreputable or unconventional in an attractive, dashing, or stylish way.

  1. Stylishly unconventionalC1formal

    Having a slightly disreputable but attractive or stylish appearance; marked by a carefree, unconventional manner.

    ruНебрежно-шикарный

    • He had a raffish charm that made him popular at parties.
    • Her raffish outfit turned heads at the gallery opening.
    • The actor cultivated a raffish image with his unshaven look and casual suits.

    Synonymsbohemiandashingdebonairdevil-may-carejauntyrakish

    Antonymsconservativeconventionaldecorousprimproperrespectablestaidstraitlaced

  2. Dashingly disreputableC1formal

    Marked by a carefree unconventionality or a hint of disreputableness, often in an appealing way.

    ruБогемно-непристойный

    • The old hotel had a raffish atmosphere, full of artists and eccentrics.
    • He wore his hat at a raffish angle, suggesting a rebellious spirit.
    • The novel's hero is a raffish rogue who lives by his wits.

    Synonymsdashingdevil-may-carejauntyrakishroguish

    Antonymsconventionaldecentproperreputablerespectable

Forms
  • more raffish comparative form
  • most raffish superlative form