Word Finder - racy

definition

Mildly risqué.

example

She wore a racy dress that was just barely appropriate for the occasion.

definition

Having a strong flavor indicating origin; of distinct characteristic taste; tasting of the soil.

example

a racy wine

synonyms

• fresh
• rich

definition

(by extension) Exciting to the mind by a strong or distinctive character of thought or language; peculiar and piquant; fresh and lively.

definition

Involving a data race or a race condition.

It is possible to learn from them more regarding the social and political condition of the period than perhaps from any other source, for they abound, not only in exposures of religious abuses, and of the prevailing corruptions of society, but in references to many varieties of social injustice and unwise customs, in racy sketches of character, and in vivid pictures of special features of the time, occasionally illustrated by interesting incidents in his own life.

At each step there is a gain in itccu racy and comprehensiveness; and the conviction is cherishei that some system of rectangular axes exists with respeci to which the Newtonian scheme holds with all imaginabb accuracy.

The next speaker, Rev Giles Galley -a ringer with a rather racy reputation as a raconteur -did not let us down.

Insurance isn't too racy either, probably due to the Diesel engine.

His ideas was to have a slightly racy version of the Last Supper hung over his dining room table.

Full-bodied, with very, very racy tannins that develop wonderfully on the palate.

I've heard modern Mills & Boon can be pretty racy but I couldn't say.

No one will ever give us such papers again, so full, so accurate, so racy, and withal so genial.

Caught the back of the leading train and then Yelmer (Buurman) was looking quite racy.

From the moment you get your Mini Racetrack, you'll be dying to spread out on the carpet and get racy.

The sports exhaust tailpipes, housed within a heat shield, fit into the rear bumper for good ground clearance plus a racy look.

Features include realistic styling, racy stickers, large, durable wheels and a wide wheelbase that is designed for stability.

All the great prose writers of France could not fail to be influenced by the racy phrase, the quaint and picturesque vocabulary, and the unconstrained constructions of Montaigne.

It has been argued that the newspaper pioneered popular journalism with its racy style aimed at an literate working-class.

Sinclair QL in Business is a racy, irreverent look at the possibilities of the machine.

Nicholai Hel is undoubtedly the hero of this racy novel.

Bright crimson â not one of the deepest colors â and wonderfully fresh, lively, racy wine that is beautifully balanced.

But such revelations make the biography a racy read, but also create an underlying problem.

Insurance is n't too racy either, probably due to the Diesel engine.

I 've heard modern Mills & Boon can be pretty racy but I could n't say.

Some retailers sell more conservative clothing, while others emphasize racy styles.

Lipstick kisses can be innocent and sweet or racy and fun.

As it happens, Sex Machine is a gorgeous, polished color; it's the antithesis of its racy name, lending my pout a demure, quiet prettiness instead of look-at-me-and-my-lips flashiness.

Even otherwise innocent series can be the subject of racy stories and artwork.

Fortunately, there are several ways to turn an otherwise racy dress into a more modest selection.

A lingerie shower will include demure and racy gifts from the guests for the bride to wear on her honeymoon.

Racy photographs of Diana DeGarmo American Idol top-20 finalist Antonella Barba have been circulating on the Internet, creating the first scandal of this season's show.

Find out who has a racy video circulating online or in video stores and who is fighting to keep their bedroom business private.

In order to truly keep those private moments under wraps, the best word of caution is for celebs to not even make racy videos.

Sexy celebrity photos are abundant online, but narrowing your search down to the less racy pictures can be a challenge.

Mickey Rourke, who gained Hollywood leading man status with his role in the racy film 9½ Weeks, was arrested on November 8, 2007 for suspicion of driving under the influence - while driving his scooter.

Some offered proof, including racy text messages and voice mail allegedly sent by Woods.

Playboy declined and the racy pics recently surfaced on the Internet.

These most recent pictures of Cyrus are just a little bit naughty, but don't fall into the "racy" category.

In season six, racy photos of contestant Antonella Barba began turning up online.

If you're looking for celebrity photos that are a little on the racy side, be forewarned that many websites with these pictures contain extremely adult material and should not be viewed when children are present.

Some of the outfits are rather racy and may not be appropriate for very young children.

After these two racy roles, she played more modest characters in Gremlins, alongside Zach Galligan, and Drop Dead Fred.

Adversely, cotton is not quite as racy or sexy as other fabrics.

Take baby steps by purchasing a racy bra or panty to add to your existing undergarment collection.

HipsandCurves.com offers everything from sweet to sensual fashions, and for those ready for it, even downright racy styles.

A site that offers some really racy underwear in plus sizes is Eundies.

Whether you're looking for a bra, slip, nightgown or something racy, you'll find a lot of variety in the intimate apparel market.

Visit the company's Plus Boutique and check out the Signature Lace Plus Size Retro Thong, which fits sizes 14 to 24 and is available in five colors (including simple white and racy red).

The shop would have to specialize in more racy items, making it even more difficult to find.

In His Dreams has a very racy lacy black chemise in an animal-pattern stretch fishnet.

One of the most successful racy games was Infocom's Leather Goddesses of Phobos.

For all the potential to be banned for extremely racy material, the game actually had very little video game sex or nude women.

Fess Parker seems to have perfected this kitchen sink style to make a flavorful and racy red that is a perfect complement to a simple barbecue.

The palate is wild and racy with lush cherries and cassis, white pepper, roasted meat and smoke.