Robust vs Racy - What's the Difference?

Racy

Robust

Definitions

Definition as Adjective
  • designed or suitable for competing in a race
  • suggestive of sexual impropriety
  • marked by richness and fullness of flavor
  • full of zest or vigor
Definition as Adjective
  • sturdy and strong in form, constitution, or construction
  • strong enough to withstand or overcome intellectual challenges or adversity
  • rough and crude
  • marked by richness and fullness of flavor

Examples

  • "a blue movie"; "blue jokes"; "he skips asterisks and gives you the gamy details"; "a juicy scandal"; "a naughty wink"; "naughty words"; "racy anecdotes"; "a risque story"; "spicy gossip"
  • "a rich ruby port"; "full-bodied wines"; "a robust claret"; "the robust flavor of fresh-brewed coffee"
  • "a racy literary style"
  • "a robust body"; "a robust perennial"
  • "the experiment yielded robust results"; "a robust faith"
  • "a robust tale"
  • "a rich ruby port"; "full-bodied wines"; "a robust claret"; "the robust flavor of fresh-brewed coffee"

Parts of Speech

Adjective
Adjective