adjective
- playfully mischievous or teasing in a charming way
- dishonest or unscrupulous in behavior
Usage: less common
Examples
- He gave her a roguish grin before sneaking another cookie.
- The child’s roguish behavior made everyone laugh at the party.
- She had a roguish twinkle in her eye when she told the joke.
- His roguish charm won over even the strictest teachers.
- The actor was known for playing roguish characters in romantic comedies.
- Despite his roguish reputation, he was actually quite reliable.