brigandish

/brɪɡˈændɪʃ/

Definitions

1. adjective

resembling or characteristic of a brigand; robbing on the highway; or of a rough, violent, or lawless nature.

“The bandit’s brigandish behavior shocked the entire community.”

2. noun

a brigand; a robber.

“The police caught the notorious brigandish thief after months of investigation.”

Synonyms

  • banditish
  • highwayman
  • outlawish
  • robber

Antonyms

  • lawful
  • respectable