Roguishly: meaning, definitions and examples
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roguishly
[ ˈroʊɡɪʃli ]
behavioral expression
The term 'roguishly' describes an action or manner that is mischievous or prankish, often with a charming or appealing quality. It suggests a sense of playful deceit or cunning, frequently used to convey an endearing quality in someone who is acting in a morally ambiguous manner. This adverb is commonly associated with behaviors that challenge social norms in a light-hearted way. People who act roguishly may be seen as lovable scamps or cheeky troublemakers.
Synonyms
impishly, mischievously, playfully.
Examples of usage
- He smiled roguishly at the crowd.
- She roguishly winked at her friend after the prank.
- The character in the novel behaved roguishly throughout the story.
Translations
Translations of the word "roguishly" in other languages:
🇵🇹 de maneira travessa
🇮🇳 शरारती तरीके से
🇩🇪 schelmisch
🇮🇩 dengan nakal
🇺🇦 неквапливо
🇵🇱 figlarnie
🇯🇵 いたずらに
🇫🇷 de manière espiègle
🇪🇸 de manera traviesa
🇹🇷 şakacı bir şekilde
🇰🇷 장난스럽게
🇸🇦 بشكل ماكر
🇨🇿 zlomyslně
🇸🇰 šibalstvom
🇨🇳 顽皮地
🇸🇮 pošaljivo
🇮🇸 eitur
🇰🇿 қулықпен
🇬🇪 ბოროტულად
🇦🇿 şən şəkildə
🇲🇽 de manera traviesa
Etymology
The word 'roguishly' derives from 'rogue', which has its roots in Latin 'rogare', meaning 'to ask' or 'to propose'. Initially, in the late 16th century, 'rogue' referred to a wandering vagabond or a dishonest person, often associated with deceitful behavior. Over time, the connotation of 'rogue' evolved to encompass a character who is charmingly mischievous rather than purely wicked. The adverbial form 'roguishly' emerged to describe actions that align with this playful yet morally ambiguous demeanor. By the 19th century, 'roguish' was used in literature to characterize protagonists or figures that were endearing despite their trickery. Thus, 'roguishly' has come to embody a sense of charm in mischief, indicative of characters who engage in light-hearted deceit.