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adjective spicier, spiciest

containing or abounding in spices
having the flavor or aroma of spice; fragrant, aromatic, or pungent
piquant or zestful; lively, interesting, etc.
risqué; racy

Related Forms:

spicily adverb
spiciness noun

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adjective spic·i·er, spic·i·est

Having the flavor, aroma, or quality of spice.
Piquant; zesty: a spicy tomato sauce.
Producing or abounding in spices.
High-spirited; lively.
Slightly scandalous; risqué: a spicy Hollywood romance.

Related Forms:

spicˈi·ly adverb

spicˈi·ness noun

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