Rakish

Pronunciation: /ˈreɪkɪʃ/

Definitions of rakish

adjective having or displaying a dashing, jaunty, or slightly disreputable quality or appearance

Example Sentences

A1 He wore a rakish hat to the party.

A2 The rakish angle of his cap gave him a cool look.

B1 The rakish tilt of his headscarf added to his mysterious aura.

B2 The rakish grin on his face hinted at his mischievous nature.

C1 His rakish charm and confident demeanor captivated everyone in the room.

C2 The actor's rakish portrayal of the character made him a fan favorite.

Examples of rakish in a Sentence

formal The actor's rakish charm and debonair style captivated the audience.

informal He always looks so rakish in his leather jacket and sunglasses.

slang That guy at the bar had a really rakish vibe about him.

figurative Her rakish sense of humor added a playful edge to the conversation.

Grammatical Forms of rakish

• past tense: rakished
• plural: rakishes
• comparative: more rakish
• superlative: most rakish
• present tense: rakishes
• future tense: will rakish
• perfect tense: have rakished
• continuous tense: is rakishing
• singular: rakish
• positive degree: rakish
• infinitive: to rakish
• gerund: rakishing
• participle: rakishing

Origin and Evolution of rakish

First Known Use: 1568 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'rakish' is believed to have originated from the Middle English word 'rake', which meant a fashionable or stylish person.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'rakish' evolved to describe someone who is dashing, stylish, or carefree in a slightly disreputable way, often associated with a devil-may-care attitude.