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Definition of raciness

raciness

/ˈreɪsinəs/
ra · ci · ness
Adverb:racily
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Adjective:racy
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• noun

1

The quality of being sexually suggestive, slightly improper, or mildly indecent in an entertaining way.

Example

"The censors objected to the raciness of several jokes in the script."

2

The quality of being lively, vigorous, spirited, or pungent in style or flavor.

Example

"Critics praised the raciness and vigor of her colloquial prose style."

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• Rhymes for raciness

• Nearby Words

racial
racially
racily
raciness
racing
racism
racist

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective 'racy' plus the noun-forming suffix '-ness'. 'Racy' originally referred in the mid-17th century to wine having a distinctive, characteristic flavor of its 'race' or origin, before evolving to mean lively, spirited, and eventually slightly indecent.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Raciness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/raciness
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