The word “roguish” describes someone or something that is mischievous, playful, or deceitful in a charming or adventurous way. It is often used to characterize a person who engages in playful trickery or behaves in an impish manner, usually in a way that is endearing or entertaining rather than harmful.
Indonesian Equivalent: nakal, usil, atau bandel dengan cara yang menggemaskan.
Synonyms for “roguish”:
- Mischievous
- Playful
- Impish
- Sly
- Cunning
- Wily
- Trickster-like
- Naughty
- Devil-may-care
- Puckish
Example sentences using “roguish”:
- His roguish grin made everyone in the room curious about what he was up to.
- The actor portrayed a roguish hero who charmed everyone, despite his mischievous behavior.
- With a roguish twinkle in his eye, he played harmless pranks on his friends.
- She loved his roguish charm, even if it meant he was always getting into trouble.
- The roguish pirate captain tricked his crew into thinking he had a treasure map.
- His roguish behavior often landed him in trouble, but people couldn’t help but find it endearing.
- The roguish cat swiped the food from the table when no one was looking.
- Despite his roguish tendencies, he had a heart of gold.
- The roguish young man was always the life of the party with his quick wit and playful antics.
- Her roguish smile told me that she had something mischievous planned.
Related words to “roguish”:
- Mischievous
- Playful
- Impish
- Sly
- Naughty
- Trickster
- Devil-may-care
- Wily
- Cunning
- Adventurous
Phrasal verbs related to “roguish”:
- Get away with (to engage in roguish or mischievous behavior without facing consequences)
- Play tricks on (to deceive someone in a roguish, playful manner)
- Pull off (to succeed in executing a roguish act, such as a prank or trick)
Idiomatic expressions related to “roguish”:
- “Have a devil-may-care attitude” (to behave in a roguish way, carefree and often reckless)
- “Up to no good” (engaging in roguish or mischievous behavior, often implying trickery)
- “Roguish charm” (a captivating but mischievous quality that makes someone endearing despite their bad behavior)
