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roguishly

/ˈrəʊ.ɡɪʃ.li/

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adverb

/ˈrəʊ.ɡɪʃ.li/C1formal
  • ruНаречие, означающее «озорным или игриво-нечестным образом». Описывает действия или взгляды, которые являются хитрыми, дерзкими или предполагают игривое намерение обмануть или поддразнить, часто в обаятельной манере.

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.

    ruОзорно

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

    Synonymsarchlyimpishlymischievouslynaughtilyplayfullypuckishlyslylywaggishly

    Antonymshonestlyseriouslysoberly

  2. In a dishonest or unprincipled mannerC1formal

    Behaving in a way that is slightly dishonest or unscrupulous.

    ruНечестно

    • 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.

    Synonymscrookedlydeceitfullydishonestlyfraudulentlysneakilyunderhandedlyunscrupulously

    Antonymshonestlyhonorablymorallyuprightlyvirtuously

Forms
  • more roguishly comparative form
  • most roguishly superlative form
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