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- DictionarySpic·y/ˈspīsē/
adjective
- 1. flavored with or fragrant with spice: "pasta in a spicy tomato sauce"
- 2. exciting or entertaining, especially through being mildly indecent: "spicy jokes and suggestive songs"
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Check pronunciation: spicy. Definition of spicy adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Definitions of spicy. adjective. having an agreeably pungent taste. synonyms: piquant, savory, savoury, zesty. tasty. pleasing to the sense of taste. adjective. producing a burning sensation on the taste nerves. synonyms: hot. tasty. pleasing to the sense of taste. adjective. suggestive of sexual impropriety. “ spicy gossip”
SPICY Definition & Usage Examples | Dictionary.com. spicy. or spice·y. [ spahy-see ] show ipa. See synonyms for spicy on Thesaurus.com. adjective,spic·i·er, spic·i·est. seasoned with or containing spice: a spicy salad dressing. characteristic or suggestive of spice. of the nature of or resembling spice. abounding in or yielding spices.
spicy. adjective. uk/ˈspaɪsi/us. Add to word listAdd to word list. B1. containing strong flavours from spice: spicy food. a spicy sauce. (Definition of spicy from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
6 days ago · 1. seasoned with or containing spice. a spicy salad dressing. 2. characteristic or suggestive of spice. 3. of the nature of or resembling spice. 4. abounding in or yielding spices.
May 23, 2024 · ( informal, of flavors) Provoking a burning sensation due to the presence of capsaicin . This curry is too spicy for me. I can't eat it. (of foods, flavors, or odors) Tangy, zesty, or pungent . She breathed in the strong, spicy aroma. (of expression or behavior) Vigorous; colorful; stimulating . He is known for his spicy political commentary.
1. of food : flavored with or containing strong spices and especially ones that cause a burning feeling in your mouth. This salsa is too spicy [= hot] for me. 2. : exciting and somewhat shocking. a spicy sex scandal. a spicy story/tale.