ruffianly (Meaning)
ruffianly (s)
violent and lawless
ruffianly (a.)
Like a ruffian; bold in crimes; characteristic of a ruffian; violent; brutal.
Synonyms & Antonyms of ruffianly
Synonyms:
- raffish
- rambunctious
- carnivalesque
- larrikin
- rowdy
- rowdyish
- riotous
- raucous
- boisterous
- carnival
- wilful
- violent
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Synonyms:
- callithumpian
- obstreperous
- ungovernable
- roisterous
- rollicking
- willful
- wild
- strident
- knockabout
- intractable
- recalcitrant
- hell-raising
- clamorous
- robustious
- rumbustious
- unreserved
- vivacious
- unrestrained
- lively
- exuberant
- turbulent
- uninhibited
- uncontrollable
- stormy
- tempestuous
- unruly
- buoyant
- effervescent
- unmanageable
- rampageous
- sprightly
- impassioned
- headstrong
- uncontrolled
- vociferous
- undisciplined
- loudmouthed
Antonyms:
- hushed
- serene
- controlled
- indifferent
- reasonable
- moderate
- quiet
- peaceful
- quiet
- impassive
- tranquil
- tranquil
- temperate
- stolid
- temperate
- stoical
- noiseless
- repressed
- peaceful
- reasonable
- soundless
- subdued
- repressed
- noiseless
- stoical
- stoic
- unflappable
- constrained
- phlegmatic
- moderate
- unflappable
- subdued
- collected
- impassive
- soundless
- unruffled
- hushed
- phlegmatic
- serene
- indifferent
- unruffled
- collected
- stoic
- stolid
- inhibited
- controlled
- inhibited
- constrained
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ruffianly Sentence Examples
- The ruffianly horde ransacked the village, leaving it in ruins.
- The unruly crowd erupted into a ruffianly melee, throwing punches and insults.
- The prisoner's ruffianly demeanor made him a formidable adversary.
- The gang of ruffians terrorized the neighborhood with their violent antics.
- The ruffianly man was known for his crude behavior and vulgar language.
- The politician's rival attempted to discredit him with ruffianly accusations.
- The ruffianly crew of pirates boarded the merchant ship, demanding ransom.
- The coachman's ruffianly manner frightened the passengers.
- The ruffianly boy was prone to getting into trouble due to his impulsive nature.
- The ruffianly mercenaries were hired to quell the rebellion with brute force.
FAQs About the word ruffianly
violent and lawlessLike a ruffian; bold in crimes; characteristic of a ruffian; violent; brutal.
raffish, rambunctious, carnivalesque, larrikin, rowdy, rowdyish, riotous, raucous, boisterous, carnival
dignified, silent, dignified, calm, composed, sober, staid, somber, somber, solemn
The ruffianly horde ransacked the village, leaving it in ruins.
The unruly crowd erupted into a ruffianly melee, throwing punches and insults.
The prisoner's ruffianly demeanor made him a formidable adversary.
The gang of ruffians terrorized the neighborhood with their violent antics.
