Risque

Pronunciation: /ˌrɪˈskeɪ/

Risque (adjective)

  1. slightly shocking or rude, often about sex, but not offensive.

Examples

  • The comedian's jokes were a bit risque for the audience.
  • Her dress was considered risque at the formal event.

Common collocations: risque joke, risque outfit, risque scene

Synonyms of Risque

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Risque

  • describing style or behavior