Meaning

Of, pertaining to, or containing spice..

Definitions by Sense

1. Of, pertaining to, or containing spice.
2. Of a flavor, provoking a burning sensation due to the presence of capsaicin or a similar chemical.
3. Of a food, flavor, or odor, tangy, zesty, or pungent.
4. Of an expression or behavior, vigorous; colorful; stimulating.
5. (informal, idiomatic) Scandalous.
6. (Internet slang) Risky; mildly aggressive or dangerous.
7. (Internet slang) Risqué, sexy, racy; mildly pornographic.

Example Sentences

He prepared a spicy casserole.

This curry is too spicy for me. I can't eat it.

This place is actually known for serving the Donkatsu of Death, aka the Drop-Dead Donkatsu, by far the spiciest dish I’ve ever endured.

That’s why we knew we had to get our hands on Truff’s latest launch: White Hotter. It’s an even spicier take on the fan-favorite (and perhaps our favorite), White Truffle Hot Sauce.

“I think we are going to see a lot more of this,” said Lyons Wyatt. “There is a push now and we do see both unit and dollar growth of spicy and swicy products.”

She breathed in the strong, spicy aroma.

The breath of the mountain heifer was fragrant as the gales of Sirendiep, by feeding on ſpicy herbs.

He is known for his spicy political commentary.

Word Forms

• spicier
• spiciest
• spicey

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Use spicy when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.

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