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RISQUE: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for RISQUE?

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Need another word that means the same as “risque”? Find 7 synonyms and 30 related words for “risque” in this overview.

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Risque as an Adjective
Definitions of "Risque" as an adjective
Synonyms of "Risque" as an adjective (7 Words)
Usage Examples of "Risque" as an adjective
Associations of "Risque" (30 Words)

The synonyms of “Risque” are: blue, gamey, gamy, juicy, naughty, racy, spicy

Risque as an Adjective

Definitions of "Risque" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “risque” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

Suggestive of sexual impropriety.

Synonyms of "Risque" as an adjective (7 Words)

blue	Of a person s skin having turned blue as a result of cold or breathing difficulties. A blue* day.*
gamey	Willing to face danger.
gamy	Suggestive of sexual impropriety. A gamy* stew of various meats.*
juicy	Temptingly appealing. The promise of juicy* returns.*
naughty	Mildly rude or indecent, typically because related to sex. A naughty* wink.*
spicy	Flavoured with or fragrant with spice. Spicy jokes and suggestive songs.

Usage Examples of "Risque" as an adjective

A risque story.

Associations of "Risque" (30 Words)

boy	A person’s son. Down boy.
brat	A small pork sausage. She s been acting like a spoiled brat* all evening.*
dilettante	A person who cultivates an area of interest, such as the arts, without real commitment or knowledge. A wealthy literary dilettante.
flamboyant	Showy tropical tree or shrub native to Madagascar; widely planted in tropical regions for its immense racemes of scarlet and orange flowers; sometimes placed in genus Poinciana. The band s flamboyant* lead singer.*
frisky	Playful like a lively kitten. He bounds about like a frisky* pup.*
fun	A source of fun. He became a figure of fun.
grin	Smile broadly. The skull grinned back at him its eye sockets dark and hollow.
incomprehensible	Incapable of being explained or accounted for. The most incomprehensible* thing about the universe is that it is comprehensible.*
irreverent	Showing a lack of respect for people or things that are generally taken seriously. Irreverent scholars mocking sacred things.
kicking	Lively and exciting. They gave him a good kicking.
lively	Difficult or challenging. A lively* tennis ball.*
meretricious	Relating to or characteristic of a prostitute. Meretricious souvenirs for the tourist trade.
mischievous	(of an action or statement) causing or intended to cause harm or trouble. Mischievous rumors and falsehoods.
nasty	Damaging or harmful. A nasty* trick to pull.*
naughty	Wicked. A naughty* wink.*
playful	Giving or expressing pleasure and amusement. He gave me a playful* punch on the arm.*
prankster	Someone who plays practical jokes on others.
pretentious	Tawdry or vulgar. The pretentious* jargon of wine experts.*
puckish	Playful, especially in a mischievous way. A puckish* sense of humour.*
punishment	The infliction or imposition of a penalty as retribution for an offence. He approved of stiff punishments for criminals.
raffish	Marked by a carefree unconventionality or disreputableness- Crary Moore. A cocktail party given by some raffish* bachelors.*
rampant	(of a plant) lush in growth; luxuriant. A rich soil soon becomes home to rampant* weeds.*
ribald	A ribald person someone who uses vulgar and offensive language. Ribald language.
robust	Uncompromising and forceful. The country s political system has continued to be robust* in spite of its economic problems.*
showy	Marked by ostentation but often tasteless. A cheap showy* rhinestone bracelet.*
smiling	Smiling with happiness or optimism. It s nice to see everyone s smiling* faces.*
spank	Give a spanking to subject to a spanking. She was spanked for spilling ink on the carpet.
spirited	Made lively or spirited. A warm hearted generous spirited* man.*
whimsical	Acting or behaving in a capricious manner. The victim of whimsical* persecutions.*