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   Spic·y

   /ˈspīsē/

   

   adjective

   • 1. flavored with or fragrant with spice: "pasta in a spicy tomato sauce" Similar piquanttangypepperyhotpicantespicedseasonedsavorytastyflavorsomeflavorfulwell seasonedstrongly flavoredzestystrongsharppungentrare:sapidflavorousOpposite blandtasteless
   • 2. exciting or entertaining, especially through being mildly indecent: "spicy jokes and suggestive songs" Similar entertainingcolorfullivelyspiritedexcitingpiquantzestyzestfulrisquéracysaltyscandalousribaldsuggestivetitillatingbawdynaughtysalaciousoff colorindelicateimmodestdirtysmuttyinformal:raunchyjuicysaucyfruitygamyOpposite boringdullclean

   Derivatives

   • 1. spicily adverb
   • 2. spiciness noun

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   Learn the meaning of spicy as an adjective, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Spicy can describe something that has the quality, flavor, or fragrance of spice, or something that is lively, spirited, or piquant.

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   What is the meaning of spicy?

   • 1. Having the flavor, aroma, or quality of spice. 2. Piquant; zesty: a spicy tomato sauce. 3. Producing or abounding in spices. 4. High-spirited; lively. 5. Slightly scandalous; risqué: a spicy Hollywood romance. spic′i·ness n. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.

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   What does hot and spicy food mean?

   • AVOID hot drinks and spicy food. Spicy food is strongly flavoured with spices. Thai food is hot and spicy. 4 meanings: 1. seasoned with or containing spice 2. highly flavoured; pungent 3. informal suggestive of scandal or sensation 4..... Click for more definitions.

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   What does Spice mean?

   • 1. a usually strong-smelling, sharp-tasting vegetable substance used to flavour food ( eg pepper or nutmeg). We added cinnamon and other spices. 2. anything that adds liveliness or interest. Her arrival added spice to the party. to flavour with spice. The curry had been heavily spiced.

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   What does spicy food taste like?

   • Spicy things have a sharp, strong, pungent flavor. Hot chili peppers—and food that's made with them—are notoriously spicy. People who don't like spicy food might be hesitant to try an Indian, Thai, or Mexican restaurant, since the cuisines of those countries are known for being spicy.

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4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSPICY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   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. aromatic or fragrant. piquant or pungent: spicy criticism. Synonyms: peppery, sharp, hot.

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   Spicy things have a sharp, strong, pungent flavor. Hot chili peppers—and food that's made with them—are notoriously spicy. People who don't like spicy food might be hesitant to try an Indian, Thai, or Mexican restaurant, since the cuisines of those countries are known for being spicy.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSPICY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Spicy means seasoned with or containing spice, or having a strong flavour or aroma. It can also mean suggestive of scandal or sensation, or producing or yielding spices. See synonyms, pronunciation, and usage examples.

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   Spicy means having the flavor, aroma, or quality of spice, or being piquant, zesty, or slightly scandalous. See different dictionaries, synonyms, and translations of spicy in English and other languages.

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    Spicy means seasoned with or containing spice, or having a pungent or fragrant quality. It can also mean suggestive of scandal or sensation, or full of spirit. See how to use spicy in a sentence and find synonyms on Dictionary.com.