Definition of risqué in English:

risqué

adjective ˈriːskeɪrɪˈskeɪˈrɪskeɪrɪˈskeɪ

Slightly indecent and liable to shock, especially by being sexually suggestive.
his risqué humour
Example sentencesExamples
- She tended to wear the short skirts and the slightly risqué shirts or tank tops, but somehow she could pull the look off without being labeled a slut.
- The couple next to me has begun a rather risqué make-out session and from the front of the bus, I can hear a baby crying.
- In short, you get the suggestion of something risqué - a tease.
- It sounds risqué, but even in context it really is a tease.
- The new, though somewhat risqué dance was extremely fashionable, and was favored by the young and amorous, as it allowed them to be in close contact with each other.
- If you think either color is a bit risqué, wear it in the form of something classic, like a crewneck or button-down shirt.
- We browsed through several stores in the mall, but everything I found was either too conservative, too risqué, too expensive, too fancy, or too simple.
- It was slightly more risqué than the other outfits, only because of the midriff and back showing, along with some cleavage.
- She looked down self-consciously at the nearly sheer linen that covered her arms, wondering if it was too risqué, coupled with everything else.
- Instead, it's a very conventional comedy with a premise that might've been considered risqué 20 years ago but is now the stuff of even the most banal sitcoms.
- If you're ready for a change in your look, but aren't just ready to add risqué items to your wardrobe, then take the style plunge by taking bigger risks with smaller articles.
- And people were dancing, in the center of the room, dozens of gorgeous people swaying to the beat, showing no reluctance to throw themselves into risqué moves.
- So far, its risqué new TV ads aren't adding up to car sales
- A bit too much of a risqué subject,’ Ree said with a little grin.
- It's a good idea to be a little more conservative on the first date and then, once you start getting to know the person a little more, you can start showing off the more risqué side of your wardrobe. intriguing imagination
- Attempting to capture the saucy spirit of the movies and genre on which the series was based, and even featuring several of the frisky familiar faces from the films, one would anticipate a risqué, ribald offering.
- She is wearing an elegant Victorian dress, with the bodice cut slightly low enough to be a little risqué, guessing at the time frame of their society.
- Although some items listed below are more risqué than conservative, part of being stylish is knowing what's appropriate for different occasions and crowds.
- They were both being risqué, breaking the barrier between friendship and courtship, but neither complained because neither minded.
- Though its cut was less risqué than many of the other gowns, its colour was an almost blatant invitation when a male looked upon her.
Synonyms
bawdy, indecent, ribald, rude, racy, broad, earthy, Rabelaisian, spicy, suggestive, titillating, improper, naughty, indelicate, indecorous, off colour, locker-room
vulgar, dirty, filthy, smutty, crude, offensive, salacious, coarse, obscene, lewd, pornographic, X-rated
informal blue, raunchy
British informal fruity, near the knuckle, saucy
North American informal gamy
euphemistic adult

Origin

Mid 19th century: French, past participle of risquer 'to risk'.

Rhymes

Biscay

Definition of risqué in US English:

risqué

adjectiveriˈskārɪˈskeɪ

Slightly indecent and liable to shock, especially by being sexually suggestive.
his risqué humor
Example sentencesExamples
- She tended to wear the short skirts and the slightly risqué shirts or tank tops, but somehow she could pull the look off without being labeled a slut.
- She looked down self-consciously at the nearly sheer linen that covered her arms, wondering if it was too risqué, coupled with everything else.
- The new, though somewhat risqué dance was extremely fashionable, and was favored by the young and amorous, as it allowed them to be in close contact with each other.
- If you think either color is a bit risqué, wear it in the form of something classic, like a crewneck or button-down shirt.
- Attempting to capture the saucy spirit of the movies and genre on which the series was based, and even featuring several of the frisky familiar faces from the films, one would anticipate a risqué, ribald offering.
- She is wearing an elegant Victorian dress, with the bodice cut slightly low enough to be a little risqué, guessing at the time frame of their society.
- If you're ready for a change in your look, but aren't just ready to add risqué items to your wardrobe, then take the style plunge by taking bigger risks with smaller articles.
- It was slightly more risqué than the other outfits, only because of the midriff and back showing, along with some cleavage.
- And people were dancing, in the center of the room, dozens of gorgeous people swaying to the beat, showing no reluctance to throw themselves into risqué moves.
- Although some items listed below are more risqué than conservative, part of being stylish is knowing what's appropriate for different occasions and crowds.
- In short, you get the suggestion of something risqué - a tease.
- It's a good idea to be a little more conservative on the first date and then, once you start getting to know the person a little more, you can start showing off the more risqué side of your wardrobe. intriguing imagination
- We browsed through several stores in the mall, but everything I found was either too conservative, too risqué, too expensive, too fancy, or too simple.
- It sounds risqué, but even in context it really is a tease.
- The couple next to me has begun a rather risqué make-out session and from the front of the bus, I can hear a baby crying.
- So far, its risqué new TV ads aren't adding up to car sales
- A bit too much of a risqué subject,’ Ree said with a little grin.
- Instead, it's a very conventional comedy with a premise that might've been considered risqué 20 years ago but is now the stuff of even the most banal sitcoms.
- Though its cut was less risqué than many of the other gowns, its colour was an almost blatant invitation when a male looked upon her.
- They were both being risqué, breaking the barrier between friendship and courtship, but neither complained because neither minded.
Synonyms
bawdy, indecent, ribald, rude, racy, broad, earthy, rabelaisian, spicy, suggestive, titillating, improper, naughty, indelicate, indecorous, off colour, locker-room

Origin

Mid 19th century: French, past participle of risquer ‘to risk’.

单词	risqué
释义	Definition of risqué in English: risqué adjective ˈriːskeɪrɪˈskeɪˈrɪskeɪrɪˈskeɪ Slightly indecent and liable to shock, especially by being sexually suggestive. his risqué humour Example sentencesExamples She tended to wear the short skirts and the slightly risqué shirts or tank tops, but somehow she could pull the look off without being labeled a slut. The couple next to me has begun a rather risqué make-out session and from the front of the bus, I can hear a baby crying. In short, you get the suggestion of something risqué - a tease. It sounds risqué, but even in context it really is a tease. The new, though somewhat risqué dance was extremely fashionable, and was favored by the young and amorous, as it allowed them to be in close contact with each other. If you think either color is a bit risqué, wear it in the form of something classic, like a crewneck or button-down shirt. We browsed through several stores in the mall, but everything I found was either too conservative, too risqué, too expensive, too fancy, or too simple. It was slightly more risqué than the other outfits, only because of the midriff and back showing, along with some cleavage. She looked down self-consciously at the nearly sheer linen that covered her arms, wondering if it was too risqué, coupled with everything else. Instead, it's a very conventional comedy with a premise that might've been considered risqué 20 years ago but is now the stuff of even the most banal sitcoms. If you're ready for a change in your look, but aren't just ready to add risqué items to your wardrobe, then take the style plunge by taking bigger risks with smaller articles. And people were dancing, in the center of the room, dozens of gorgeous people swaying to the beat, showing no reluctance to throw themselves into risqué moves. So far, its risqué new TV ads aren't adding up to car sales A bit too much of a risqué subject,’ Ree said with a little grin. It's a good idea to be a little more conservative on the first date and then, once you start getting to know the person a little more, you can start showing off the more risqué side of your wardrobe. intriguing imagination Attempting to capture the saucy spirit of the movies and genre on which the series was based, and even featuring several of the frisky familiar faces from the films, one would anticipate a risqué, ribald offering. She is wearing an elegant Victorian dress, with the bodice cut slightly low enough to be a little risqué, guessing at the time frame of their society. Although some items listed below are more risqué than conservative, part of being stylish is knowing what's appropriate for different occasions and crowds. They were both being risqué, breaking the barrier between friendship and courtship, but neither complained because neither minded. Though its cut was less risqué than many of the other gowns, its colour was an almost blatant invitation when a male looked upon her. Synonyms bawdy, indecent, ribald, rude, racy, broad, earthy, Rabelaisian, spicy, suggestive, titillating, improper, naughty, indelicate, indecorous, off colour, locker-room vulgar, dirty, filthy, smutty, crude, offensive, salacious, coarse, obscene, lewd, pornographic, X-rated informal blue, raunchy British informal fruity, near the knuckle, saucy North American informal gamy euphemistic adult Origin Mid 19th century: French, past participle of risquer 'to risk'. Rhymes Biscay Definition of risqué in US English: risqué adjectiveriˈskārɪˈskeɪ Slightly indecent and liable to shock, especially by being sexually suggestive. his risqué humor Example sentencesExamples She tended to wear the short skirts and the slightly risqué shirts or tank tops, but somehow she could pull the look off without being labeled a slut. She looked down self-consciously at the nearly sheer linen that covered her arms, wondering if it was too risqué, coupled with everything else. The new, though somewhat risqué dance was extremely fashionable, and was favored by the young and amorous, as it allowed them to be in close contact with each other. If you think either color is a bit risqué, wear it in the form of something classic, like a crewneck or button-down shirt. Attempting to capture the saucy spirit of the movies and genre on which the series was based, and even featuring several of the frisky familiar faces from the films, one would anticipate a risqué, ribald offering. She is wearing an elegant Victorian dress, with the bodice cut slightly low enough to be a little risqué, guessing at the time frame of their society. If you're ready for a change in your look, but aren't just ready to add risqué items to your wardrobe, then take the style plunge by taking bigger risks with smaller articles. It was slightly more risqué than the other outfits, only because of the midriff and back showing, along with some cleavage. And people were dancing, in the center of the room, dozens of gorgeous people swaying to the beat, showing no reluctance to throw themselves into risqué moves. Although some items listed below are more risqué than conservative, part of being stylish is knowing what's appropriate for different occasions and crowds. In short, you get the suggestion of something risqué - a tease. It's a good idea to be a little more conservative on the first date and then, once you start getting to know the person a little more, you can start showing off the more risqué side of your wardrobe. intriguing imagination We browsed through several stores in the mall, but everything I found was either too conservative, too risqué, too expensive, too fancy, or too simple. It sounds risqué, but even in context it really is a tease. The couple next to me has begun a rather risqué make-out session and from the front of the bus, I can hear a baby crying. So far, its risqué new TV ads aren't adding up to car sales A bit too much of a risqué subject,’ Ree said with a little grin. Instead, it's a very conventional comedy with a premise that might've been considered risqué 20 years ago but is now the stuff of even the most banal sitcoms. Though its cut was less risqué than many of the other gowns, its colour was an almost blatant invitation when a male looked upon her. They were both being risqué, breaking the barrier between friendship and courtship, but neither complained because neither minded. Synonyms bawdy, indecent, ribald, rude, racy, broad, earthy, rabelaisian, spicy, suggestive, titillating, improper, naughty, indelicate, indecorous, off colour, locker-room Origin Mid 19th century: French, past participle of risquer ‘to risk’.
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