roguish

Example Sentences

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But Gouzer said he expects Banksy’s market to keep rebuilding, thanks to a fresh influx of younger tech collectors and international wild-card buyers who admire the roguish way Banksy skewers societal ills.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Dressed in a brown leather jacket, crisply pressed blue jeans and a cream-colored cowboy hat, he sticks out his hand and says, “I’m Charley with an –ey,” then flashes a roguish grin.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2025

Starring alongside her is Ed Skrein, who plays the main villain Admiral Atticus Noble, and Charlie Hunnam who plays Kai, a roguish pilot and smuggler.

From BBC • Dec. 12, 2023

“He has boyish charm and likeability, that impish, roguish element to him,” Seymour said.

From Washington Times • May 31, 2023

But Moody did not possess Lexie’s warmth, Trip’s roguish charm, Izzy’s self-confidence.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng