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ROGUISHLY

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adverb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

In a playfully roguish manner

Example:

he winked at her roguishly

Classified under:

Adverbs

Pertainym:

roguish (playful in an appealingly bold way)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Like a dishonest rogue

Example:

he roguishly intended to keep the money

Classified under:

Adverbs

Pertainym:

roguish (lacking principles or scruples)

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