Meaning & use
Roguish
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Playfully mischievous or dishonest in a way that is charming rather than seriously harmful.
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He gave a roguish grin before sneaking off with the last cookie.
The roguish charm of the character made him a fan favorite despite his flaws.
A note on using this word
Unlike "villainous," "roguish" softens dishonesty or mischief with a sense of charm or wit, often applied to likable rule-breakers in fiction.
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