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ROGUISHLY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does roguishly mean?
• ROGUISHLY (adverb)
The adverb ROGUISHLY has 2 senses:
1. like a dishonest rogue
2. in a playfully roguish manner
Familiarity information: ROGUISHLY used as an adverb is rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Like a dishonest rogue
Context example:
he roguishly intended to keep the money
Pertainym:
roguish (lacking principles or scruples)
Sense 2
Meaning:
In a playfully roguish manner
Context example:
he winked at her roguishly
Pertainym:
roguish (playful in an appealingly bold way)
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