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