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/
Korean meaning: 독특하고 생생한; 활기차고 흥미진진한
Korean pronunciation: 레이-시 (강세: 레이)
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!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
'race'에서 파생된 단어로, 원래는 '특별한 맛이나 풍미를 가진'이라는 의미에서 시작하여 '생생하고 활기찬' 그리고 '약간 자극적인'이라는 의미로 발전했습니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝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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