raffish

The word “raffish” has 2 syllables: raf-fish

It's pronounced as /ˈræfɪʃ/

What is synonym and antonym for raffish?

In the thesaurus, “raffish” has 68 synonyms and 26 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for raffish along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for raffish

animallike
barbaric
barbarous
bohemian
boorish
careless
casual
churlish
cloddish
clownish
clumsy
coarse
common
countrified
countryfied
crass
crude
dashing
devil-may-care
disreputable
fast
gay
graceless
gross
ill-bred
illiberal
inconsiderate
incult
indelicate
inelegant
insensible
insensitive
jaunty
loutish
low
lowbred
lowbrow
lubberly
lumpish
mannerless
oafish
provincial
rakish
rough
rough-hewn
roughneck
rude
rugged
rustic
rustical
sporty
tacky
tasteless
tawdry
thoughtless
uncivilized
unconventional
uncouth
uncultivated
uncultured
ungentlemanly
unmannered
unmannerly
unpolished
unrefined
unsophisticated
vulgar
wild

Antonyms for raffish

aristocratic
behaved
citified
civilized
considerate
courtly
couth
cultivated
cultured
elegant
genteel
graceful
gracious
patrician
polished
proper
refined
restrained
sensitive
smooth
sophisticated
tasteful
thoughtful
ultrarefined
urbane
well-bred

Meanings of raffish

adjective
1. Characterized by careless unconventionality; rakish.
2. Low-class; disreputable; vulgar.

Example Sentences

Despite his refined upbringing, he adopted a raffish demeanor, often seen in disheveled attire and with a mischievous grin.
The old waterfront district exuded a raffish charm, with its rundown buildings and colorful characters.
Her penchant for raffish accessories, like feathered hats and vintage sunglasses, set her apart in the conservative crowd.
The novel's protagonist was a raffish adventurer, always on the lookout for the next thrill or scheme.
The restaurant attracted a raffish clientele, drawn to its bohemian atmosphere and eclectic menu offerings.

On this page you'll find 94 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to raffish, such as: animallike, aristocratic, barbaric, barbarous, behaved, bohemian, boorish.

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