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spruce vs raffish

raffish vs spruce

spruce is a noun but raffish is not a noun.

spruce and raffish both are adjectives.

spruce is a verb but raffish is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
spruce Yes Yes Yes No
raffish No Yes No No
As adjectives, spruce and raffish are synonyms defined as:
  • spruce and raffish: marked by up-to-dateness in dress and manners
Other synonyms of spruce include dapper, dashing, jaunty, natty, rakish, snappy, spiffy.
spruce (noun) raffish (noun)
any coniferous tree of the genus Picea
light soft moderately strong wood of spruce trees; used especially for timbers and millwork
spruce (adjective) raffish (adjective)
marked by up-to-dateness in dress and manners marked by up-to-dateness in dress and manners
marked by a carefree unconventionality or disreputableness
spruce (verb) raffish (verb)
dress and groom with particular care, as for a special occasion
make neat, smart, or trim
Difference between spruce and raffish

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