racy — having a distinctive and characteristic quality or flavor; lively and spirited
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having a distinctive and characteristic quality or flavor; lively and spirited
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈreɪsi/
Example Sentences
- The author's racy detective novel kept me awake all night.
- My grandmother was shocked by the racy scenes in the movie I recommended.
- His racy storytelling made the boring history lesson interesting.
racy
ADJECTIVE[/ˈreɪsi/]
having a distinctive and characteristic quality or flavor; lively and spirited
Bold, distinctive flavors and lively spirit
This racy dish is spicy and pricey!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from the noun 'race,' this adjective originally described something with a distinctive flavor or taste quality. It evolved to mean 'lively and spirited' or 'having vivid character,' and later acquired connotations of being somewhat risqué or mildly provocative.
Breakdown
race (distinctive quality or character) + -y (adjective suffix indicating possession of a quality).
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📝Examples
“The author's racy detective novel kept me awake all night.”
“My grandmother was shocked by the racy scenes in the movie I recommended.”
“His racy storytelling made the boring history lesson interesting.”
“The wine had a racy flavor that reminded me of summer berries.”
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