racy
racy · racier · raciest
багатий
богатый, состоятельный, обеспеченный
reich
Mildly risquéMildly risqué.
/ˈɹeɪsi/
» This show is too racy for teenagers.
Meaning
4 sensesMildly risqué.
She wore a racy dress that was just barely appropriate for the occasion.
a racy story
Having a strong flavor indicating origin; of distinct characteristic taste; tasting of the soil.
a racy wine
(broadly, figuratively)Exciting to the mind by a strong or distinctive character of thought or language; peculiar and piquant; fresh and lively.
Involving a data race or a race condition.
More definitions
- designed or suitable for competing in a race
- full of zest or vigor
- marked by richness and fullness of flavor
- suggestive of sexual impropriety
Examples
3 sentencesThis show is too racy for teenagers.
He often makes racy remarks just for attention.
Don't you think that dress is a little racy?
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
From race (“having a characteristic taste (of wines, fruits, etc.)”) + -y.From race (“having a characteristic taste (of wines, fruits, etc.)”) + -y.
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Forms
racier, raciestSynonyms
12 synonymsWord family
3 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form