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racy

/ˈreɪsi/

Translations

racyadjective

racier

Comp.

raciest

Super.

/ˈreɪsi/

vifSe dit d’une chose pleine d’élan, d’allant ou d’énergie.

The racy performance by the band had the crowd dancing all night.

La prestation vive du groupe a fait danser la foule toute la nuit.

racéSe dit d’un objet, surtout d’un véhicule, au style sportif, élégant ou rapide.

He showed off his racy new convertible to his friends.

Il a montré à ses amis sa nouvelle décapotable racée.

relevéSe dit d’un goût ou d’une qualité marqués, un peu piquants.

The wine had a racy acidity that delighted the sommelier.

Le vin avait une acidité relevée qui a ravi le sommelier.

oséSe dit d’un propos, d’une plaisanterie ou d’un contenu légèrement grivois ou suggestif.

The comedian's racy jokes were not suitable for a family audience.

Les blagues osées du comédien ne convenaient pas à un public familial.

Synonyms

racyadjective

Having a strong, distinctive, and lively flavor or quality.

The wine had a racy acidity that delighted the sommelier.

Slightly improper or suggestive; risqué.

The comedian's racy jokes were not suitable for a family audience.

Energetic and spirited; lively.

The racy performance by the band had the crowd dancing all night.

Designed for or suggestive of speed; sporty or flashy.

He showed off his racy new convertible to his friends.