— racily , adv. — raciness , n.
/ray"see/ , adj., racier, raciest .
1. slightly improper or indelicate; suggestive; risqué.
2. vigorous; lively; spirited.
3. sprightly; piquant; pungent: a racy literary style.
4. having an agreeably peculiar taste or flavor, as wine, fruit, etc.
[ 1645-55; RACE 2 + -Y 1 ]
Syn. 2. animated. 3. strong.
Ant. 2. slow.