racily
- adverb
- /ˈreɪsɪli/
- NSFW
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- Very early on the morning of the Master's sherry do—that racy term racily approved in academe—
Examples
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The actor performed the scene racily, captivating the audience with his lively and cheeky demeanor.
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She told the story racily, making everyone laugh with her funny and suggestive comments.
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The novel was written racily, blending humor and flirtation to keep readers entertained.
Synonyms
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In a playful way that makes someone laugh or feel a little annoyed
In a way that slightly excites interest or curiosity
In a way that is funny but slightly rude about sex
In a bold, playful way that shows little respect
In a way that is pleasantly spicy or slightly exciting
In a lively, playful way full of energy
How Risque
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Racily comes from racy, which in turn comes from race meaning 'speed' or 'excitement', and the ending -ly makes it an adverb. A helpful way to remember it is to think of a fast race that feels lively and a little spicy, so racily means 'in a lively, entertaining, and slightly risqué or suggestive way'.