racy
1. full of zest or vigor (Freq. 1)
- a racy literary style
• Syn:
lively
• Similar to:
spirited
• Derivationally related forms:
liveliness (for: lively)
2. suggestive of sexual impropriety
- a blue movie
- blue jokes
- he skips asterisks and gives you the gamy details
- a juicy scandal
- a naughty wink
- naughty words
- racy anecdotes
- a risque story
- spicy gossip
• Syn:
blue, gamy, gamey, juicy, naughty,
risque, spicy
• Similar to:
sexy
• Derivationally related forms:
spiciness (for: spicy), raciness, gaminess (for: gamy)
3. marked by richness and fullness of flavor
- a rich ruby port
- full-bodied wines
- a robust claret
- the robust flavor of fresh-brewed coffee
• Syn:
full-bodied, rich, robust
• Similar to:
tasty
• Derivationally related forms:
richness (for: rich), raciness
4. designed or suitable for competing in a race
• Similar to:
mobile
• Derivationally related forms:
race
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