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roguishly Antonyms
Opposite of roguishly
Because the opposite of roguishly shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• adverb (Context 1)
In a playfully mischievous, cheeky, or charmingly arch manner.
Usage Example
"He smiled innocently at the audience before revealing the final card trick."
Strong
innocently
earnestly
solemnly
sincerely
• adverb (Context 2)
In the manner of a dishonest scoundrel or knave; unscrupulously.
Usage Example
"The merchant acted honestly by altering the weights on his market scales."
Strongest
honestly
honorably
Strong
uprightly
Similar words to roguishly
Words similar to roguishly shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
mischievously
knavishly
impishly
puckishly
rascally
cheekily
unscrupulously
dishonestly
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Roguishly. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/roguishly