roue

/ruː/; /ruːe/; /roʊ/; /roʊe/

Definitions

1. noun

A man who is known for being immoral or having a history of womanizing.

“He was considered a roue for his numerous affairs.”

2. noun

A person, typically a man, who enjoys or has a history of engaging in excessive or scandalous behavior.

“The aristocrat was known as a roue in high society for his reckless behavior.”

3. noun

A person, typically a man, who is considered to be immoral or dissolute.

“In the 18th century, the term roue was often used to describe a man with a reputation for being immoral or corrupt.”

Synonyms

  • libertine
  • misanthrope
  • rake

Antonyms

  • moralist
  • paragon