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