RISQUÉ Synonyms: 66 Similar and Opposite Words

risqué

adjective

ri-ˈskā

Definition of risqué

as in suggestive

hinting at or intended to call to mind matters regarded as indecent the bridal shower was filled with risqué banter and laughter

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Recent Examples of risqué Rebellion was also apparent in the hairstyles exhibited, most notably by singer Miley Cyrus, a fashion fanatic, whose short, spiked look paired perfectly with her risque fishnet Marc Jacobs gown. — Luis Giraldo, CBS News, 4 May 2026 There were clubs that were kind of quite risque in the ‘60s and ‘70s, particularly in London, and there’s stories to be told. — Chris Willman, Variety, 9 Mar. 2026 Jennifer Lawrence's ethereal red carpet look (and bangs) Jennifer Lawrence bucked the traditional tone of the carpet with a risque floral number from Givenchy. — Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 11 Jan. 2026 And before long, the showgirls and their risque routines began to seem outdated, compared to the gravity-defining, high-tech, and appropriate-for-all-ages stunts of a neo-circus. — Elise Taylor, Vogue, 3 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for risqué

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Adjective

The effect dissipates somewhat whenever Cahyono resorts to less suggestive, more blatantly surreal imagery.

— Kambole Campbell, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026
Though revealing, his version of naked dressing was tantalizingly suggestive rather than explicitly bare.

— Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of suggestive

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The resulting meatballs were moist, herby, spiced, seasoned, spicy and just a joy to eat.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
Braeburns have pronounced sweetness balanced by tartness, and their flavor becomes richer, almost spicy, in the oven.

— Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of spicy

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