procace

Italian

Etymology

From Latin procāx (“shameless, impudent”).

Pronunciation

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

Adjective

procace (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

Derived terms

• procacemente
• procacia
• procacità

Anagrams

• percoca