racily

In risqué fashion

In a racy manner—with slight suggestiveness, provocative energy, or lively spirit.

Writing that proceeds racily keeps readers engaged through boldness or mild impropriety: The memoir racily recounts her affairs in 1970s Hollywood.

The word can also describe anything done with spirited flair: a racily written thriller.

suggestive

provocatively

In an inciting manner

flirtatiously · naughtily · risqué · salaciously · lewdly · immodestly · indecorously · coquettishly · teasingly · alluringly

lively

energetically

With much vigor

peppily · jauntily · exuberantly · dynamically · animatedly · briskly · sprightly · effervescently · dashingly · snappily

Opposites
sexual suggestiveness/provocativeness

racilyprudishly

With excessive moral rigidity

modestly · demurely · chastely · decorously · primly

liveliness/excitement

racilytediously

In a wearisome way

boringly · dully · blandly · colorlessly · drily

Phrases
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Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG