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spicy Definition

spicy (spī′sē)

adjective spic′i·er, spic′i·est

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

spicy Related Forms

spic′i·ly adverb spic′i·ness noun

spicy Synonyms

spicy

modif.

  1. Suggestive of spice

    pungent, piquant, keen, fresh, aromatic, fragrant, seasoned, perfumed, distinctive, balsamic, tangy, highly seasoned, balmy, herbaceous, savory, flavory, flavorful, tasty, redolent of the South Seas, odoriferous, perfume-laden; see also salty, sour 1.

  2. Risqué

    racy, erotic, sophisticated; see risqué.

spicy Usage Examples

Preposition: with

  • hint: Chicken chaat is a stir fry dish which is spicy with a hint of lemon.
  • flavor: Full and spicy with a delicious chocolatey flavor on the finish.

Adjective complement with noun phrase

eat: I get the same thing with my right eye, it's worse when i'm eating anything spicy!

Modifies a noun

  • aroma: The spicy aroma from its leaves can restore health.
  • sausage: Spain's spicy sausage, you see, is also slang for thief.
  • sauce: Cooks would use spicy sauces to disguise the horrible taste.
  • chutney: What could be better than a Christmas ham accompanied by a tangy rhubarb or a spicy tomato chutney.
  • marinade: A whopping 14.5 % alcohol and full flavor makes this a match for any salsa or spicy marinade.
  • fragrance: A twig cut for indoors will scent a room with its spicy fragrance.

Modifying Another Word

  • deliciously: Cajun Seasoning adds a deliciously spicy flavor to salmon filets.
  • slightly: Nose: The beer has a full, aromatic, slightly spicy nose.
  • too: Ideal for those of you who don't like their food too spicy.
  • quite: Syrian food is very tasty and quite spicy at times.
  • very: Taste: Very spicy, somewhat harsh on the throat.
  • not: Contrary to received opinion, it is not spicy at all except in the case of some south-eastern regional specialties.

Used with adjective complement

get: If things get spicy up there I can find the correct piece in an instant.