procace

Italian

Etymology

From Latin procāx (“shameless, impudent”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /proˈka.t͡ʃe/
  • Rhymes: -atʃe
  • Hyphenation: pro‧cà‧ce

Adjective

procace m or f (plural procaci)

  1. (archaic) impudent, shameless
    Synonyms: impudente, insolente, sfacciato, svergognato
    Antonyms: modesto, umile
  2. (by extension) sexually provocative or attractive
    Synonyms: conturbante, eccitante, provocante, sensuale
    Antonyms: casto, pudico

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