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ruffianly

/ˈrʌf.i.ən.li/

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adjective

/ˈrʌf.i.ən.li/formalobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее прилагательное, описывающее поведение или внешность, характерные для хулигана; грубый, жестокий или беззаконный.

An archaic adjective describing behavior or appearance characteristic of a ruffian; rough, violent, or lawless.

  1. Violent and lawlessC1formal

    Behaving in a rough, aggressive, and criminal manner.

    ruБандитский

    • The ruffianly gang terrorized the neighborhood.
    • His ruffianly behavior led to his arrest.
    • The town was plagued by ruffianly youths.

    Synonymsbrutaldisorderlylawlessroughrowdysavageviciousviolent

    Antonymscivilgentlelawfulorderlypeaceful

Forms
  • more ruffianly comparative form
  • most ruffianly superlative form