racy

/'reisi/
Học thuật
Thân thiện
racy

A sleek, racy sports car speeds along a coastal highway.

Definition

Adjective: 1. Full of zest, vigor, or spirited character: Describes something lively, energetic, and engaging, often in a way that is slightly unconventional or piquant. 2. Slightly improper or risqué; suggestive of sexual impropriety: Describes something, especially a story, joke, or style, that is mildly indecent or exciting in a sexual way. 3. Having a strong, distinctive, and pleasant flavor: Describes food or drink, especially wine, that has a rich, full, and vigorous taste.

Usage Examples
  • Adjective (Zestful/Vigorous):
    • She writes with a racy and engaging style that keeps readers hooked.
    • The novel is known for its racy dialogue and fast-paced plot.
  • Adjective (Risqué/Suggestive):
    • He told a few racy jokes at the party.
    • The magazine published a racy story about the actor's private life.
  • Adjective (Flavorful):
    • This is a wonderfully racy wine with notes of dark fruit.
    • The sauce had a racy flavor that complemented the meat perfectly.
Advanced Usage
  • "racy of the soil": (literary) Having the distinctive, authentic character or qualities of a particular place or origin.
    • The author's prose is racy of the soil, capturing the unique dialect and spirit of the region.
Variants and Related Words
  • Racily (adverb): In a racy manner.
    • The story was racily told.
  • Raciness (noun): The quality of being racy.
    • The raciness of the gossip made it spread quickly.
Synonyms
  • For zestful/vigorous: Spirited, lively, vibrant, piquant, zestful.
  • For risqué: Risqué, suggestive, spicy, bawdy, ribald, naughty.
  • For flavorful: Robust, full-bodied, rich, flavorful, pungent.
Idioms and Phrases
  • None directly formed with "racy" as a single-word verb. The word itself often functions adjectivally within phrases (e.g., a racy tale, a racy aroma).
racy

A sleek, racy sports car speeds along a coastal highway.

Adjective
  1. designed or suitable for competing in a race
  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
  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
  4. full of zest or vigor
    • a racy literary style

Từ đồng nghĩa

Từ tương tự

Từ gần giống

Từ chứa "racy"

Từ có nhắc đến "racy"