racy (ˈreɪsɪ
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Definitions
adjective
Word forms: racier, raciest
- (of a person's manner, literary style, etc) having a distinctively lively and spirited quality; fresh
- having a characteristic or distinctive flavour ⇒
a racy wine
- suggestive; slightly indecent; risqué ⇒
a racy comedy
Alternative Forms
ˈracily adverb ˈraciness nounSynonyms
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risqué,
naughty,
indecent,
bawdy,
blue,
broad,
spicy,
suggestive,
smutty,
off colour,
immodest,
indelicate,
near the knuckle,
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lively,
spirited,
exciting,
dramatic,
entertaining,
stimulating,
sexy,
sparkling,
vigorous,
energetic,
animated,
heady,
buoyant,
exhilarating,
zestful,
Usage examples
His name was William, never Will, which was too racy for him, or Bill (too blokeish).
, Looking For the Spark (1994)A racy Punjabi pop album, this typical balle balle tape is fine to dance to at discotheques.
India Today (1998)Maybe she was just getting into character during her racy race-day appearance.
The Advertiser, Sunday Mail (2004)For starters it's half reasonable to look at - the hot T Sport version is verging on racy.
Sun, News of the World (2002)The stilted afterword tacked on to the end of a racy tale did nothing to erase the impression of the virago ready to spring.
, ROSALIND FRANKLIN (2002)