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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"
Apr 20, 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.
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” synonyms: blue, gamey, gamy, juicy, naughty, racy, risque. sexy. marked by or tending to arouse sexual desire or interest. Pronunciation. US. /ˈspaɪsi/ UK. /ˈspaɪsi/
1. seasoned, esp. strongly seasoned, with spice. 2. of the nature of or resembling spice. 3. abounding in or yielding spices. 4. aromatic or fragrant. 5. piquant or pungent: spicy criticism. 6. slightly improper or risqué: a spicy novel. 7. full of spirit; lively. [1555–65] spic′i•ly,adv.
4 days ago · spicy. (spaɪsi ) Word forms: comparative spicier, superlative spiciest. adjective. Spicy food is strongly flavored with spices. Thai food is hot and spicy. Synonyms: hot, seasoned, pungent, aromatic More Synonyms of spicy. More Synonyms of spicy. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary.
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.
adjective. /ˈspaɪsi/ (spicier, spiciest) (of food) having a strong taste because spices have been used to flavor it synonym hot spicy chicken wings. Definitions on the go. Look up any word in the dictionary offline, anytime, anywhere with the Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary app.
Definition of spicy – Learner’s Dictionary. spicy. adjective. uk / ˈspaɪsi / us. Add 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) Translations of spicy. in Chinese (Traditional) 食物, 加香料的, 用香料調味的… See more.
