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

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

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)

blueOf a person s skin having turned blue as a result of cold or breathing difficulties.
A blue day.
gameyWilling to face danger.
gamySuggestive of sexual impropriety.
A gamy stew of various meats.
juicyTemptingly appealing.
The promise of juicy returns.
naughtyMildly rude or indecent, typically because related to sex.
A naughty wink.
spicyFlavoured 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)

boyA person’s son.
Down boy.
bratA small pork sausage.
She s been acting like a spoiled brat all evening.
dilettanteA person who cultivates an area of interest, such as the arts, without real commitment or knowledge.
A wealthy literary dilettante.
flamboyantShowy 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.
friskyPlayful like a lively kitten.
He bounds about like a frisky pup.
funA source of fun.
He became a figure of fun.
grinSmile broadly.
The skull grinned back at him its eye sockets dark and hollow.
incomprehensibleIncapable of being explained or accounted for.
The most incomprehensible thing about the universe is that it is comprehensible.
irreverentShowing a lack of respect for people or things that are generally taken seriously.
Irreverent scholars mocking sacred things.
kickingLively and exciting.
They gave him a good kicking.
livelyDifficult or challenging.
A lively tennis ball.
meretriciousRelating 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.
nastyDamaging or harmful.
A nasty trick to pull.
naughtyWicked.
A naughty wink.
playfulGiving or expressing pleasure and amusement.
He gave me a playful punch on the arm.
pranksterSomeone who plays practical jokes on others.
pretentiousTawdry or vulgar.
The pretentious jargon of wine experts.
puckishPlayful, especially in a mischievous way.
A puckish sense of humour.
punishmentThe infliction or imposition of a penalty as retribution for an offence.
He approved of stiff punishments for criminals.
raffishMarked 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.
ribaldA ribald person someone who uses vulgar and offensive language.
Ribald language.
robustUncompromising and forceful.
The country s political system has continued to be robust in spite of its economic problems.
showyMarked by ostentation but often tasteless.
A cheap showy rhinestone bracelet.
smilingSmiling with happiness or optimism.
It s nice to see everyone s smiling faces.
spankGive a spanking to subject to a spanking.
She was spanked for spilling ink on the carpet.
spiritedMade lively or spirited.
A warm hearted generous spirited man.
whimsicalActing or behaving in a capricious manner.
The victim of whimsical persecutions.
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