procace

Italian

Etymology

From Latin procāx (“shameless, impudent”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /proˈkat͡ʃe/, [pr̺oˈkaː.t͡ʃe]
• Rhymes: -atʃe
• Hyphenation: pro‧cà‧ce

Adjective

procace (masculine and feminine plural procaci)

1. (archaic) impudent, shameless
2. (by extension) sexually provocative or attractive

Synonyms

• (1): impudente, insolente, sfacciato, svergognato
• (2): conturbante, eccitante, provocante, sensuale

Antonyms

• (1): modesto, umile
• (2): casto, pudico

Derived terms

• procacemente
• procacia
• procacità