Rakish: meaning, definitions and examples
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rakish
[ หreษช.kษชส ]
style, demeanor
The term 'rakish' is used to describe someone who has a charmingly dissolute or carefree attitude. Typically, it refers to a person who is stylish and confident, often with a hint of irresponsibility or recklessness. This word evokes images of a man about town who embodies elegance mixed with a nonchalant and slightly wild spirit. It's often applied to individuals who are attractive and have a sense of adventure about them, perhaps with a touch of immorality.
Synonyms
dashing, debonair, disheveled, stylish
Examples of usage
- He walked into the room with a rakish grin.
- The rakish character in the book captivated the audience.
- She wore a rakish hat that turned heads.
- His rakish charm made him popular among his peers.
Translations
Translations of the word "rakish" in other languages:
๐ต๐น despreocupado
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเฅเคคเฅเคเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช schick
๐ฎ๐ฉ gaul
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑะตะทัััะฑะพัะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ wyluzowany
๐ฏ๐ต ้ฝๆฐใช
๐ซ๐ท insouciant
๐ช๐ธ despreocupado
๐น๐ท kaygฤฑsฤฑz
๐ฐ๐ท ํํํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุจุชูุฌ
๐จ๐ฟ bezstarostnรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ bezstarostnรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๆ ๅฟงๆ ่็
๐ธ๐ฎ brezskrbni
๐ฎ๐ธ รณhuggulegur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑะพั
๐ฌ๐ช แแจแแแแแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ narahat olmayan
๐ฒ๐ฝ despreocupado
Etymology
The word 'rakish' originated in the early 19th century, derived from the noun 'rake', which referred to a man who led a dissolute or immoral lifestyle. The term 'rake' itself comes from the Old English 'racian', meaning 'to rake' or 'to gather', which metaphorically describes someone who gathers pleasures and indulgences. Over time, 'rakish' evolved to capture not just the idea of moral laxity, but also an inherent charm and style. It began to signify a certain swagger or flair that could be appealing, especially in contexts of fashion and behavior. The usage of 'rakish' has been linked to literary depictions of roguish characters who, while often flawed, possess an irresistible allure and sophistication.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #32,177 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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