HyperDic: racy

English > 4 senses of the word racy:
ADJECTIVEallracy, livelyfull of zest or vigor
allracy, full-bodied, rich, robustmarked by richness and fullness of flavor
allracy, blue, gamy, gamey, juicy, naughty, risque, spicysuggestive of sexual impropriety
allracydesigned or suitable for competing in a race
racy > pronunciation
Soundsrey'siy
Rhymesabsorbency ... Yangtze: 255 rhymes with siy...
English > racy: 4 senses > adjective 1
MeaningFull of zest or vigor.
Example"a racy literary style"
Synonymlively
BroaderspiritedDisplaying animation, vigor, or liveliness
English > racy: 4 senses > adjective 2
Meaningmarked by richness and fullness of flavor.
Synonymsfull-bodied, rich, robust
Broadertastypleasing to the sense of taste
Nounsracinessa strong odor or taste property
English > racy: 4 senses > adjective 3
MeaningSuggestive of sexual impropriety.
Example "racy anecdotes"
Synonymsblue, gamy, gamey, juicy, naughty, risque, spicy
Broadersexymarked by or tending to arouse sexual desire or interest
Spanishpicante, pícaro, verde
Catalanpicant, verd
Nounsracinessbehavior or language bordering on indelicacy
Adverbsracilyin a racy / racy manner
English > racy: 4 senses > adjective 4
Meaningdesigned or suitable for competing in a race.
Broadermobilemoving or capable of moving readily (especially from place to place)
Nounsracea contest of speed

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