rakish

Example Sentences

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There’s also a rakish love interest—an intriguing man who, unlike the Stoics, is an argument for passion.

From The Wall Street Journal

It had a rakish sort of beauty to it.

From Literature

His transformation into the rakish Soul Man earned him the rare cultural validation of a “Soul Train” appearance.

From Salon

“Lion’s” rakish narcissist Dad is based on Walger’s father, who divorced her mother when Walger was young and thereafter kept his life at arm’s length even as his daughter longed to bridge the gap.

From Los Angeles Times

With a rendition of Frank Sinatra’s jaunty “Fly Me to the Moon,” Payne showed off his immaculate pitch and rich vocal tone, and a rakish presence beyond his years.

From Los Angeles Times