ruffianly Antonyms
Strongest:
- sober
- orderly
- solemn
- calm
- proper
- restrained
- dignified
- dignified
- composed
- somber
- placid
- imperturbable
- sedate
- sombre
- sedate
- somber
- seemly
- imperturbable
- sombre
- placid
- restrained
- decorous
- solemn
- decorous
- seemly
- composed
- staid
- proper
- sober
- orderly
- silent
- staid
- calm
- silent
Strong:
- moderate
- constrained
- noiseless
- hushed
- stoical
- impassive
- constrained
- repressed
- controlled
- peaceful
- subdued
- reasonable
- phlegmatic
- stolid
- moderate
- soundless
- unruffled
- repressed
- soundless
- quiet
- stoical
- indifferent
- stoic
- stoic
- tranquil
- serene
- temperate
- serene
- subdued
- hushed
- peaceful
- impassive
- indifferent
- tranquil
- noiseless
- reasonable
- quiet
- unruffled
- unflappable
- collected
- inhibited
- stolid
- unflappable
- collected
- phlegmatic
- temperate
- controlled
- inhibited
Weak:
Strongest:
- boisterous
- larrikin
- violent
- rowdy
- rowdyish
- carnival
- carnivalesque
- raffish
- raucous
- rambunctious
- riotous
- wilful
Strong:
- sprightly
- callithumpian
- uncontrollable
- uninhibited
- headstrong
- effervescent
- wild
- turbulent
- roisterous
- rumbustious
- loudmouthed
- vociferous
- undisciplined
- robustious
- clamorous
- obstreperous
- knockabout
- unreserved
- stormy
- hell-raising
- ungovernable
- vivacious
- unrestrained
- recalcitrant
- buoyant
- unruly
- unmanageable
- rollicking
- tempestuous
- rampageous
- lively
- exuberant
- impassioned
- uncontrolled
- intractable
- willful
- strident
Weak:
Meaning of ruffianly
ruffianly (s)
violent and lawless
ruffianly (a.)
Like a ruffian; bold in crimes; characteristic of a ruffian; violent; brutal.
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, larrikin, violent, rowdy, rowdyish, carnival, carnivalesque,raffish, raucous, rambunctious
sober,orderly, solemn, calm, proper, restrained, dignified, dignified, composed, somber
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.
