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racily

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rac·y  (rs)
adj. rac·i·er, rac·i·est
1. Having a distinctive and characteristic quality or taste.
2. Strong and sharp in flavor or odor; piquant or pungent.
3. Risqué; ribald.
4. Vigorous; lively.
[From race.]
raci·ly adv.
raci·ness n.
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Adv.1.racily - in a racy manner; "racily vernacular language"
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racily
adv write → schwungvoll, feurig


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The sun shone clearly and pleasantly; the wind was fresh and brisk upon their faces, and smelt racily of woods and meadows.
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