Roguish

Pronunciation: /ˈroʊɡɪʃ/

Definitions of roguish

adjective having the qualities of a rogue; dishonest or mischievous

Example Sentences

A1 The roguish cat knocked over the vase.

A2 He had a roguish grin on his face as he played a prank on his friend.

B1 The roguish pirate sailed the seas in search of treasure.

B2 She was attracted to his roguish charm and devil-may-care attitude.

C1 The roguish con artist fooled many people with his elaborate schemes.

C2 Despite his roguish behavior, he had a certain charisma that drew people to him.

Examples of roguish in a Sentence

formal The roguish behavior of the con artist was finally exposed by authorities.

informal He's got a roguish charm that seems to attract everyone around him.

slang That guy at the party last night was so roguish, I couldn't trust a word he said.

figurative Her eyes had a roguish glint as she plotted her next mischievous prank.

Grammatical Forms of roguish

• past tense: rogued
• plural: roguishs
• comparative: more roguish
• superlative: most roguish
• present tense: roguishes
• future tense: will roguish
• perfect tense: have roguished
• continuous tense: is roguishing
• singular: roguish
• positive degree: roguish
• infinitive: to roguish
• gerund: roguishing
• participle: roguished

Origin and Evolution of roguish

First Known Use: 1560 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'roguish' originated from the Middle English word 'rogge', which meant a dishonest or mischievous person.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'roguish' has come to be used to describe someone who is playful or mischievous in a charming or endearing way, rather than solely dishonest or deceitful.