Pronunciation: /rɪˈskeɪ/
noun a situation or event that is daring or provocative
A1 I heard that movie is a bit risque.
A2 The risque clothing she wore to the party caused quite a stir.
B1 The artist's work often explores risque themes.
B2 The novel was banned in some countries due to its risque content.
C1 The play's risque humor pushed the boundaries of what was acceptable on stage.
C2 The film director is known for pushing the envelope with risque scenes in his movies.
adjective suggestive of or bordering on indecency or impropriety
A1 The movie was a bit risque for my taste.
A2 She wore a risque outfit to the party.
B1 The novel contained some risque scenes that may not be suitable for younger readers.
B2 The comedian's risque jokes pushed the boundaries of good taste.
C1 The art exhibit featured some truly risque pieces that challenged societal norms.
C2 The director is known for pushing the envelope with his risque storytelling and provocative themes.
formal The fashion designer decided to showcase a risque collection at the high-end fashion show.
informal I can't believe she wore such a risque outfit to the party!
slang That movie was so risque, I couldn't believe they showed it in theaters!
figurative His risque decision to invest all his savings in the stock market paid off in the end.
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