risque
Example Sentences
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But the folk dance has recently come under criticism for being risque.
From BBC
My 25th birthday found me in the risky and risqué atmosphere of Carnival in Brazil—the ideal environment for mania.
From Slate
Within a half-hour, Mr. Cole could reemerge as Darcelle — brash, blingy and just a tad risque — in a hand-sewn gown or outfit and elaborate makeup that included signature flourishes such as glittery eye shadow.
From Washington Post
When he left Broadway under a cloud due to increasingly risqué shows, he decided to go west to seek a new venue for his extravagant dreams.
From Los Angeles Times
Do you feel like audience reception to more risqué jokes has changed in recent years?
From Los Angeles Times
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