rakish

Example Sentences

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There’s also a rakish love interest—an intriguing man who, unlike the Stoics, is an argument for passion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

He's been experimenting by trying to cast himself as a rakish outlaw.

From Salon • May 31, 2024

The nightlife of Russia’s elite has long been famously rakish but a recent party crossed an invisible line and provoked a public scandal.

From Washington Times • Dec. 28, 2023

Mark, your role in “Poor Things”: rakish, caddish, pretty much everything bad.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 12, 2023

Muhammad’s hair is short and boring, whereas this guy’s is up-and-coming, straight-up rakish.

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali