risqué

adjective

ris·​qué ri-ˈskā 

: verging on impropriety or indecency : off-color

a risqué joke

Synonyms of risqué

• suggestive
• spicy

Examples of risqué in a Sentence

a song with risqué lyrics

the bridal shower was filled with risqué banter and laughter

Recent Examples on the Web

But aside from a few risky (if not risque) jokes, Hargitay brought something unique to the Emmys stage, at least for the first time in 15 years. — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 15 Sep. 2026

Balancing between risque and woke Every brand has had to keep up with the culture. — Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 2 June 2026

Rebellion was also apparent in the hairstyles exhibited, most notably by singer Miley Cyrus, a fashion fanatic, whose short, spiked look paired perfectly with her risque fishnet Marc Jacobs gown. — Luis Giraldo, CBS News, 4 May 2026

There were clubs that were kind of quite risque in the ‘60s and ‘70s, particularly in London, and there’s stories to be told. — Chris Willman, Variety, 9 Mar. 2026

Word History

Etymology

French, from past participle of risquer to risk, from risque

First Known Use

1867, in the meaning defined above