roguishly

Example Sentences

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Too few people now read Walter de la Mare’s subtle, sui generis masterpiece, “Memoirs of a Midget,” or Grant Allen’s tales of a roguishly likable con man collected in “An African Millionaire.”

From Washington Post • Nov. 18, 2022

As Hordur strolls toward Bussi in swoony slow-motion, impeccable jacket slung roguishly over one bulging shoulder, Bussi’s stubbled jaw softens.

From New York Times • Jul. 7, 2022

The young man works for the Foreign Office - or so he says - and, as portrayed by roguishly handsome Tom Burke, is both comforting and frightening at once.

From Washington Times • May 15, 2019

In Downsizing, the Austrian actor plays a roguishly corrupt Serbian wheeler-dealer – and the answer is, yes, his character is intensely cartoony.

From The Guardian • Jan. 7, 2018

Shorty sang in a low mumble, smiling, rolling his eyes, looking at the white man roguishly.

From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright