ROGUISH Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

roguish

adjective

Definition of roguish

as in mischievous

tending to or exhibiting reckless playfulness a roguish grin was the only sign that she had something up her sleeve for the office party

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Recent Examples of roguish Morgan had a vastly different, characteristically roguish response. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 25 July 2026 The movie follows the life of feisty belle Scarlett O'Hara (Vivien Leigh), from growing up on a plantation to her love affairs, including with roguish Rhett Butler (Clark Gable). — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 1 July 2026 The main Palm Dog went to Yuri, the roguish stray at the heart of Chilean director Dominga Sotomayor’s La Perra, premiering in Directors’ Fortnight. — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026 Acquiring sports teams and land For much of his life a partying roustabout who wooed beautiful women with a roguish charm, the lean, mustachioed sportsman married three times. — David Bauder, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026 Plans are now underway for a contemporary reimagining of the series, which saw McShane play the eponymous roguish and fourth wall-breaking antiques dealer, a likeable anti-hero with a knack for recognizing genuine antiques from fakes or forgeries. — Alex Ritman, Variety, 4 Mar. 2026 Joe Morrow plays the roguish Sean. — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 2 Mar. 2026 Newsom has capably sensed what Democrats want right now, and is delivering it with a roguish charisma. — Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 22 Jan. 2026 He's egged on by owner Jonathan Yu—the outward opposite to the roguish tattooed chef and the game-for-anything, sly devil on his shoulder who hides a mischievous heart behind elegant suits. — Su-Jit Lin, Southern Living, 15 Jan. 2026

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For the kooky, mischievous and not-often-sober Shifty Gruff, Sheen was always the number one choice.

— Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2026
As mischievous, myth-making Grandpa Walton, Will Geer endeared viewers with his warm and relatable approach to the character.

— Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of mischievous

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