as in suggestive
hinting at or intended to call to mind matters regarded as indecent
the bridal shower was filled with risqué banter and laughter
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Recent Examples of risqué
After The Wall Street Journal report described a risque drawing that Trump was said to have sent to Epstein decades ago, Trump sued the paper, its owner and reporters.
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Clarence Page, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2025
Jennifer Garner joked in the comments Gwyneth Paltrow is sharing a new recipe for one of her favorite breakfasts — and opting for a risque look in the process.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 15 June 2025
Senior leaders at the social media behemoth were reportedly aware of the chatbots’ tendencies to foray into risque and explicit discussions and multiple staffers flagged their concerns internally.
—Rashi Shrivastava, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Her latest red carpet appearance is aligned since the track is a bit risque.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 11 Apr. 2025
Tichina Arnold donned a risque gown with a high slit cut-out in black and silver.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 23 Feb. 2025
Many deemed her performances as being quite risque, but DeSanto always took pride in her rowdy live shows.
—Jim Harrington, The Mercury News, 23 Dec. 2024
Altered video misrepresents 2018 segment of Maddow's show The video in the Instagram post shows a risque meme Musk shared on his X social media platform about being tempted to purchase MSNBC.
—Andre Byik, USA TODAY, 26 Nov. 2024
The peek-a-boo portion at the top of this shoe is cheeky and a bit risque.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 27 Sep. 2024
Clarence Page, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2025
Jennifer Garner joked in the comments Gwyneth Paltrow is sharing a new recipe for one of her favorite breakfasts — and opting for a risque look in the process.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 15 June 2025
Senior leaders at the social media behemoth were reportedly aware of the chatbots’ tendencies to foray into risque and explicit discussions and multiple staffers flagged their concerns internally.
—Rashi Shrivastava, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Her latest red carpet appearance is aligned since the track is a bit risque.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 11 Apr. 2025
Tichina Arnold donned a risque gown with a high slit cut-out in black and silver.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 23 Feb. 2025
Many deemed her performances as being quite risque, but DeSanto always took pride in her rowdy live shows.
—Jim Harrington, The Mercury News, 23 Dec. 2024
Altered video misrepresents 2018 segment of Maddow's show The video in the Instagram post shows a risque meme Musk shared on his X social media platform about being tempted to purchase MSNBC.
—Andre Byik, USA TODAY, 26 Nov. 2024
The peek-a-boo portion at the top of this shoe is cheeky and a bit risque.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 27 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for risqué
Adjective
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There can be findings that are suggestive of amyloidosis.2 Nuclear Imaging Nuclear scintigraphy is a type of nuclear imaging that is the mainstay diagnostic tool for ATTR-CM.—
Patty Weasler,
Verywell Health,
5 Aug. 2025
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Plenty of flesh and suggestive looks are seen as guests eye both the wildlife and their guides.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
4 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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This casserole has all the flavors of your favorite Buffalo wings—spicy chicken, lots of cheese, carrots, and celery.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
7 Aug. 2025
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Inside this keepsake case is an Earthy and complex blend of warm cedarwood, deep myrrh resin, and spicy clove.—
Dan Michel,
Robb Report,
7 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Risqué.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/risqu%C3%A9. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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