roguish

Example Sentences

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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

Some rap fans see West as a roguish outlaw who beat cancel culture.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2024

For many casual viewers, “Star Wars” is the domain of familiar faces: the heroic Jedi Luke Skywalker, the nefarious Sith Lord Darth Vader, the roguish smuggler Han Solo and the tenacious Princess Leia.

From New York Times • Aug. 19, 2023

On the small screen, he was the roguish Titus Pullo in “Rome,” a role that really got his career going in the United States and got him a SAG card, at the age of 44.

From Washington Times • May 22, 2023

She smiled, a perfect, roguish, Lucy Ricardo smile.

From "American Gods" by Neil Gaiman