roguishly

• Adverbe signifiant « d'une manière espiègle ou malicieusement malhonnête ». Décrit des actions ou des regards qui sont rusés, effrontés ou qui suggèrent une intention ludique de tromper ou de taquiner, souvent de façon charmante.

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.

   d'une manière espiègle

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

   Synonymesarchlyimpishlymischievouslynaughtilyplayfullypuckishlyslylywaggishly

   Antonymeshonestlyseriouslysoberly

2. In a dishonest or unprincipled mannerC1formal

   Behaving in a way that is slightly dishonest or unscrupulous.

   de manière malhonnête

   • 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.

   Synonymescrookedlydeceitfullydishonestlyfraudulentlysneakilyunderhandedlyunscrupulously

   Antonymeshonestlyhonorablymorallyuprightlyvirtuously