risqué
Example Sentences
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He praises the "deft deployment of slightly risque jokes" as well as a Bridgerton spoof starring Miss Piggy, saying it's a "return to basics, and all the more joyous for it".
From BBC • Feb. 4, 2026
When “The Bachelor” debuted on March 25, 2002, the notion of a television show based on one man dating dozens of women was considered quite risque.
From Washington Post • Mar. 14, 2022
“Behind Closed Doors” was a bit risque in the country music world, but a lyric of the song is so true in what should be a transparent world, the world where taxpayer business is conducted.
From Washington Times • May 5, 2021
To be fair to the more risque element of Chelsea’s matchday support, they have been very thorough this week in representing the full political spectrum.
From The Guardian • Dec. 14, 2018
Then for your sake, I'll take the risque and have the post-chaise in the same place at three o'clock in the afternoon of the next day.
From The Passionate Elopement by MacKenzie, Compton
