roguishly

• Advérbio que significa «de maneira travessa ou brincalhonamente desonesta». Descreve ações ou olhares que são astutos, atrevidos ou que sugerem uma intenção lúdica de enganar ou provocar, frequentemente de forma encantadora.

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.

   Travesso

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

   Sinônimosarchlyimpishlymischievouslynaughtilyplayfullypuckishlyslylywaggishly

   Antônimoshonestlyseriouslysoberly

2. In a dishonest or unprincipled mannerC1formal

   Behaving in a way that is slightly dishonest or unscrupulous.

   Desonestamente

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscrookedlydeceitfullydishonestlyfraudulentlysneakilyunderhandedlyunscrupulously

   Antônimoshonestlyhonorablymorallyuprightlyvirtuously