roguish
Example Sentences
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From a young age, William was depicted as the charming, steady heir to the throne, with Harry the wayward but loveably roguish sibling.
From Barron's ● Aug. 21, 2026
But Gouzer said he expects Banksy’s market to keep rebuilding, thanks to a fresh influx of younger tech collectors and international wild-card buyers who admire the roguish way Banksy skewers societal ills.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 21, 2026
When the soap started more than six decades ago, Lowrie's character was seen as a national heartthrob thanks to his roguish role.
From BBC ● Apr. 26, 2025
On Monday, Salaymah, a wiry 48-year-old with a roguish smile and a black-and-white keffiyeh wrapped around his head, stood outside the East Jerusalem courthouse with Ayham by his side after the boy’s brief court session.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 1, 2023
“Same to you,” said the Fat Lady with a roguish grin, and she swung forward to admit them.
From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling
