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rakish

 

[ หˆreษช.kษชสƒ ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น despreocupado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅ‡เคคเฅเค•เคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช schick

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ gaul

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะตะทั‚ัƒั€ะฑะพั‚ะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wyluzowany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้™ฝๆฐ—ใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท insouciant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ despreocupado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kaygฤฑsฤฑz

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํƒœํ‰ํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุจุชู‡ุฌ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bezstarostnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ bezstarostnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ— ๅฟงๆ— ่™‘็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ brezskrbni

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รณhuggulegur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะพั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒจแƒ•แƒ”แƒœแƒ˜แƒ”แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ narahat olmayan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ despreocupado

Word origin

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.