- rakishly
- adverb Date: 1838 in a rakish manner
New Collegiate Dictionary. 2001.
rakishly
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Rakishly — Rak ish*ly (r[=a]k [i^]sh*l[y^]), adv. In a rakish manner. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
rakishly — rakish ► ADJECTIVE 1) having a dashing, jaunty, or slightly disreputable quality or appearance. 2) (of a boat or car) smart and streamlined. DERIVATIVES rakishly adverb … English terms dictionary
rakishly — adverb in a rakish manner (Freq. 1) she wore her hat rakishly at an angle • Syn: ↑raffishly, ↑carelessly • Derived from adjective: ↑raffish (for: ↑raffishly), ↑ … Useful english dictionary
rakishly — adverb In a rakish manner … Wiktionary
rakishly — reɪkɪʃlɪ adv. dashingly, in a dapper manner, with a sporty appearance … English contemporary dictionary
rakishly — rak·ish·ly … English syllables
rakishly — See: rakish … English dictionary
carelessly — adverb 1. without care or concern (Freq. 1) carelessly raised the children s hopes without thinking of their possible disappointment • Syn: ↑heedlessly • Derived from adjective: ↑heedless (for: ↑heedlessly), ↑ … Useful english dictionary
raffishly — adverb in a rakish manner she wore her hat rakishly at an angle • Syn: ↑rakishly, ↑carelessly • Derived from adjective: ↑raffish, ↑rakish (for: ↑rakishly) … Useful english dictionary
rakish — [[t]re͟ɪkɪʃ[/t]] ADJ GRADED: usu ADJ n A rakish person or appearance is stylish in a confident, bold way. ...a soft brimmed hat which he wore at a rakish angle. ...rakish young gentlemen. Derived words: rakishly ADV GRADED ...a hat cocked… … English dictionary
