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