roguish flair
- noun
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estilo pícaro
- He told the story with a roguish flair that had everyone laughing.
Examples
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His roguish flair won over the entire audience.
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The actor brought a roguish flair to the otherwise straightforward role.
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Her roguish flair made her stand out among the more serious candidates.
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She has a natural roguish flair that captivates everyone.
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The artist's work was known for its roguish flair, combining humor with unexpected twists.
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Her outfit had a roguish flair, featuring bold colors and playful accessories.
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He delivered his speech with a roguish flair that kept the audience entertained and engaged.
Synonyms
A playful, slightly naughty way of attracting people
A playful habit of doing mischief or telling small lies that amuses people
Antonyms
How Playful
Surface Forms
Morphology
The sense is a straightforward composition: 'roguish' (mischievous, charming) modifies 'flair' (distinctive style or talent), so the combined meaning of a playful/charming style is directly inferable from the parts. This is a regular adjective + noun combination with no idiomatic shift, making it readily understandable to learners who know both words.
Etymology
Roguish flair paints a simple picture: roguish means a playful, slightly naughty person and flair means a stylish, showy touch. Imagine someone smiling and doing something clever with style, and that's why roguish flair means 'a charming, playful style'.