rakish — having a dashing, jaunty, or slightly disreputable quality or appearance
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having a dashing, jaunty, or slightly disreputable quality or appearance
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈreɪkɪʃ/
Korean meaning: 멋있고 당당하지만 약간 건방진, 방탕한
Korean pronunciation: 레이-키쉬 (강세: 레이)
Example Sentences
- The pirate captain's rakish smile made all the tavern maids swoon, despite his questionable reputation.
- He adjusted his tie to a rakish angle, thinking it made him look sophisticated, but really he just looked like he got dressed in the dark.
- The sports car's rakish design caught everyone's attention at the auto show.
rakish
ADJECTIVE//ˈreɪkɪʃ//
having a dashing, jaunty, or slightly disreputable quality or appearance
Dashing but slightly disreputable charm
His rakish charm hides something snakish.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From the noun 'rake' (a dissolute person), combined with the suffix '-ish' (meaning 'having the quality of'). The noun 'rake' itself comes from the 17th-century slang for a debauched or libertine person.
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📝Examples
“The pirate captain's rakish smile made all the tavern maids swoon, despite his questionable reputation.”
“He adjusted his tie to a rakish angle, thinking it made him look sophisticated, but really he just looked like he got dressed in the dark.”
“The sports car's rakish design caught everyone's attention at the auto show.”
“His rakish reputation preceded him wherever he went, making mothers hide their daughters.”
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