Rogued: meaning, definitions and examples

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rogued

 

[ ˈroʊɡɪʃ ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

character traits

Roguish describes someone who is playful, mischievous, and often charmingly deceitful. This term is used to characterize a person who may engage in behavior that is slightly dishonest or morally questionable, but in a way that is endearing or entertaining. Roguish individuals often exhibit a certain charisma that makes their antics seem more like playful mischief rather than serious wrongdoing. The term can also imply cleverness and a sense of adventure, suggesting a person who lives on the edge of societal norms.

Synonyms

impish, mischievous, playful, sly

Examples of usage

  • He flashed a roguish smile that melted her heart.
  • The roguish character in the novel added humor to the story.
  • She was known for her roguish charm, attracting friends and trouble alike.

Translations

Translations of the word "rogued" in other languages:

🇵🇹 malandragem

🇮🇳 धूर्त

🇩🇪 schurkisch

🇮🇩 licik

🇺🇦 підступний

🇵🇱 oszukańczy

🇯🇵 詐欺的な

🇫🇷 roublard

🇪🇸 deshonesto

🇹🇷 düzenbaz

🇰🇷 사기꾼의

🇸🇦 محتال

🇨🇿 podvodnický

🇸🇰 klamársky

🇨🇳 狡猾的

🇸🇮 prevarantski

🇮🇸 svikull

🇰🇿 алаяқ

🇬🇪 მატყუარა

🇦🇿 fırıldaqçı

🇲🇽 tramposo

Etymology

The word 'rogued' is derived from the noun 'rogue,' which has its roots in the late 16th century. Initially, 'rogue' referred to a dishonest or unprincipled man, often a beggar or a cheat. The etymology of 'rogue' is somewhat uncertain but is believed to have come from the English dialect 'rogue,' meaning to wander, or perhaps from the Old French 'rogue' meaning 'a wanderer.' Over time, the word evolved, and by the 17th century, it began to take on a more playful connotation. 'Roguish' started to emerge in literary works in the 19th century, often describing characters with a devil-may-care attitude that charm rather than repel. Such characters often navigate the world using their wit and charm, leading to the favorable perception of 'roguish' behavior in certain contexts.