raffish

• Descreve alguém ou algo levemente suspeito ou fora do convencional, mas ainda assim atraente ou elegante de um jeito descontraído. Combina charme, ousadia e um toque de marginalidade ou falta de compostura.

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.

   Elegantemente desleixado

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbohemiandashingdebonairdevil-may-carejauntyrakish

   Antônimosconservativeconventionaldecorousprimproperrespectablestaidstraitlaced

2. Dashingly disreputableC1formal

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

   Desreputação elegante

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdashingdevil-may-carejauntyrakishroguish

   Antônimosconventionaldecentproperreputablerespectable