raffish

[ˈræfɪʃ]

raffish Definition

• 1. slightly disreputable or unconventional in an attractive way
• 2. stylishly unconventional and slightly disreputable, especially in dress or manner

Using raffish: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "raffish" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He had a raffish charm that made him popular with everyone.

• Example

  She wore a raffish hat and smoked a cigarette.

• Example

  The hotel had a raffish air about it, with its faded grandeur and eccentric guests.

raffish Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for raffish

• dashing
• jaunty
• debonair
• swaggering
• unconventional

Antonyms for raffish

• conventional
• respectable
• dignified

Phrases with raffish

• raffish look

  a style of dress or appearance that is unconventional and slightly disreputable, but still attractive

  Example

  He cultivated a raffish look with his unbuttoned shirt and scruffy beard.

• raffish behavior

  behavior that is slightly disreputable or unconventional, but still charming or attractive

  Example

  His raffish behavior at the party made him the center of attention.

• raffish charm

  a charm or appeal that comes from being slightly disreputable or unconventional

  Example

  Despite his shady past, he had a raffish charm that made him irresistible to women.

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Summary: raffish in Brief

'Raffish' [ˈræfɪʃ] describes something or someone that is slightly disreputable or unconventional in an attractive way. It can refer to appearance, behavior, or atmosphere, as in 'She wore a raffish hat and smoked a cigarette.' 'Raffish' is often used to describe a person's charm, as in 'He had a raffish charm that made him popular with everyone.'