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raffish

/ˈræf.ɪʃ/

Traducción: Describe a alguien o algo que es ligeramente dudoso o poco convencional, pero de un modo atractivo, elegante o con estilo.

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adjective

C2formalcommon/ˈræf.ɪʃ/

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

  • 🇪🇸Describe a alguien o algo que es ligeramente dudoso o poco convencional, pero de un modo atractivo, elegante o con estilo.
  1. Stylishly unconventional C1 formal

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

    • 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.

    🇪🇸Desenfadadamente elegante

    Sinónimos: bohemiandashingdebonairdevil-may-carejauntyrakish

    Antónimos: conservativeconventionaldecorousprimproperrespectablestaidstraitlaced

  2. Dashingly disreputable C1 formal

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

    • 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.

    🇪🇸Atractivamente desaliñado o pícaro

    Sinónimos: dashingdevil-may-carejauntyrakishroguish

    Antónimos: conventionaldecentproperreputablerespectable

  • more raffish comparative form
  • most raffish superlative form