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racy scene

racy scene

1 8.4
A part of a film or book that suggests sex
  • noun
  • /ˈreɪsi siːn/
  • Offensive
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  • The movie was criticized for including a particularly racy scene that pushed the limits of its rating.

Examples

  • The novel includes a racy scene that surprised many readers.

  • Did you see that racy scene in the movie?

  • Despite the racy scene, the film managed to maintain a tasteful tone overall.

  • Some readers found the racy scenes in the novel unnecessary for the story.

  • In the film, there is a particularly racy scene that has sparked a lot of discussion among viewers.

  • The director decided to include a racy scene that highlights the romantic tension between the main characters.

  • Critics praised the movie for its bold approach, especially the racy scene that pushed traditional boundaries.

Synonyms

naughty bit
vsracy scene
  • NSFW
9.5

A short part of a film, book, or joke that is slightly rude

is a more openly sexual and provocative part rather than mildly indecent

Antonyms

chaste
14 7.4

Not having sex, often for religious or moral reasons

How Racy

racy scene
  • Offensive
1 8.4
flirtation
28 3.5

Surface Forms

racy scene singular
racy scenes plural

Morphology

racy + scene

The meaning 'a sexually suggestive part of a narrative' is directly and compositionally derived from 'racy' (risqué, sexually provocative) modifying 'scene' (a distinct part of a film or book). This adjective+noun combination follows a straightforward semantic composition common across languages, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents should understand the MWE.

Etymology

Racy scene may come from the word racy, which once meant 'lively' or 'spicy' and made people feel excited or a little shocked. So a racy scene now means a part of a story that is 'sexually suggestive' or meant to excite the audience.