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risque Synonyms

Another word for risque

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• adjective (Context 1)

Slightly indecent or liable to shock, especially by being sexually suggestive.

Usage Example

"The comedian's late-night routine included a few racy jokes that made the audience blush."

Strongest
racy
suggestive
Strong
spicy
ribald
bawdy
naughty
saucy
off-color
provocative
earthy

Opposites of risque

The opposite of risque shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

clean
wholesome
decent
modest
prim
proper
chaste
puritanical
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• Nearby Words

riskless
risktaker
risky
risque
rissole
rite
ritual

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Risque. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/risque
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