racier; raciest
1
a
: full of zest or vigor
b
: having a strongly marked quality : piquant
a racy flavor
c
: risqué, suggestive
racy jokes
2
: having the distinctive quality of something in its original or most characteristic form
racier; raciest
: having a body or shape that is suited for racing
a racy dog
a car with racy lines
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Examples of racy in a Sentence
Adjective (1)
vivid writing and a racy plot that keeps readers turning the pages
a raunchy comedy with language that was a little too racy for an eight-year-old child
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Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 30 July 2024
The gentleman pouring a racy chardonnay by Bailly Lapierre, a co-op best known for sparkling wines, had just two words for me: Trader Joe’s.
—Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 25 July 2024
The narrative sets a racy mood, and the hotel's teasing details rise to the occasion.
—Kate Bettes, Travel + Leisure, 25 July 2024
The British Grand Prix, which took place at Silverstone last Sunday, had both drivers and celebrities rolling out some racy timepieces.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 13 July 2024
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Adjective
In the racy visual, the 36-year-old applies (likely Fenty Beauty) lipgloss, wearing an assortment of heels, jewelry, outerwear, and lingerie.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 30 July 2024
The gentleman pouring a racy chardonnay by Bailly Lapierre, a co-op best known for sparkling wines, had just two words for me: Trader Joe’s.
—Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 25 July 2024
The narrative sets a racy mood, and the hotel's teasing details rise to the occasion.
—Kate Bettes, Travel + Leisure, 25 July 2024
The British Grand Prix, which took place at Silverstone last Sunday, had both drivers and celebrities rolling out some racy timepieces.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 13 July 2024
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“Racy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/racy. Accessed 22 Aug. 2024.
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