Inert and Racy

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Inert adjective - Not being in a state of use, activity, or employment.

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Racy is an antonym for inert.

Nearby Words: inertia, inertness, inertly

Racy adjective - Having much high-spirited energy and movement.

Usage example: vivid writing and a racy plot that keeps readers turning the pages

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Inert is an antonym for racy.

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Racy and Inert. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/inert/racy

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