1. having a carefree, slightly disreputable charm; dashingly unconventional
2. having a streamlined, fast appearance
Usage: often describing ships or vehicles

Examples

• He wore his hat at a rakish angle that made him look quite charming.
• The actor’s rakish smile won over audiences worldwide.
• She had a rakish way of ignoring social conventions.
• The yacht’s rakish lines suggested both speed and elegance.
• His rakish behavior at parties made him popular but unreliable.
• The sports car had a rakish profile that turned heads on the street.
• Despite his rakish reputation, he was actually quite responsible.