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:
- carnivalesque
- rambunctious
- raffish
- riotous
- violent
- raucous
- larrikin
- wilful
- rowdy
- carnival
- boisterous
- rowdyish
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Synonyms:
- rollicking
- wild
- vociferous
- ungovernable
- knockabout
- unreserved
- buoyant
- exuberant
- robustious
- rampageous
- rumbustious
- callithumpian
- clamorous
- intractable
- loudmouthed
- unruly
- undisciplined
- uncontrollable
- hell-raising
- roisterous
- turbulent
- stormy
- willful
- headstrong
- recalcitrant
- obstreperous
- lively
- tempestuous
- effervescent
- uninhibited
- impassioned
- vivacious
- sprightly
- uncontrolled
- strident
- unmanageable
- unrestrained
Antonyms:
- moderate
- subdued
- temperate
- indifferent
- collected
- soundless
- peaceful
- tranquil
- indifferent
- hushed
- quiet
- impassive
- stoic
- phlegmatic
- collected
- tranquil
- noiseless
- stoical
- temperate
- repressed
- stolid
- constrained
- phlegmatic
- unflappable
- soundless
- noiseless
- hushed
- subdued
- peaceful
- inhibited
- reasonable
- stoical
- controlled
- stolid
- stoic
- constrained
- inhibited
- quiet
- controlled
- moderate
- repressed
- unruffled
- serene
- impassive
- reasonable
- unruffled
- serene
- unflappable
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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.
carnivalesque, rambunctious,raffish, riotous, violent, raucous, larrikin, wilful, rowdy, carnival
sedate, imperturbable, decorous, sober, placid, imperturbable, restrained, silent, solemn, composed
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.
