raciness
Edge in content
Raciness is the quality of being slightly risqué, suggestive, or provocatively lively.
A novel might have a certain raciness in its love scenes; a comedian's act might derive its raciness from double entendres.
The word suggests something pleasantly stimulating rather than genuinely offensive—titillation rather than shock: The film's raciness earned it a PG-13 rating.
Bordering on improper
- titillatingPleasurably stimulating, often sensually
- provocativeMeant to provoke response
- salaciousLewdly interested in intimacy
- bawdyHumorously indecent
innuendo · double-entendre · saucy · steamy · scandalous · naughty · indecent · lewd
Adventurous courage
- audaciousRecklessly or disrespectfully fearless
- edgyTense and irritable
- provocativeMeant to provoke response
- adventurousInclined toward risky endeavors
bold · fearless · brash · brazen · cheeky · irreverent · risqué · boundary-pushing
risqué
Bordering on improper
- titillatingPleasurably stimulating, often sensually
- provocativeMeant to provoke response
- salaciousLewdly interested in intimacy
bawdy · innuendo · double-entendre · saucy · steamy · scandalous · naughty · indecent · lewd · ribald
daring
Adventurous courage
- audaciousRecklessly or disrespectfully fearless
- edgyTense and irritable
- provocativeMeant to provoke response
adventurous · bold · fearless · brash · brazen · cheeky · irreverent · risqué · boundary-pushing · unconventional
spirited
Full of vim
dynamic · animated · lively · vibrant · peppy · snappy · brisk · sprightly · zippy · vigorous