Definition

The quality of being lively, exciting, or slightly inappropriate, often in a way that is amusing or entertaining.

Example

The raciness of the novel made it a bestseller among young adults.

Conversation

Have you read that new book everyone's talking about?

Yeah, I just finished it; the raciness definitely surprised me!

I wasn't expecting it to be that bold, to be honest.

Right? It added so much excitement to the story.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Raciness → It is formed from "racy" (from Middle English *racy*, meaning lively or spirited) and the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "raciness" refers to the quality of being lively or spirited.

Memory Tip

Think of 'racy' as describing something lively or spirited, and remember that '-ness' indicates a state or quality. So, raciness is the quality of being lively.

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