spicy

Definition for spicy

adjective as in pungent, flavorful

Strongest matches

appetizing, aromatic, distinctive, fiery, fragrant, fresh, hot, peppery, piquant, savory, seasoned, sweet, tangy, tasty, zesty

Weak matches

ambrosial, aromal, flavorsome, herbaceous, highly seasoned, keen, odoriferous, perfumed, poignant, racy, redolent, scented, snappy, spirited, zippy

adjective as in off-color, vulgar

Strongest matches

hot, salty

Weak matches

breezy, broad, erotic, indelicate, racy, red hot, ribald, risqué, scandalous, sensational, sophisticated, suggestive, titillating, unseemly, wicked, X-rated

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All along this street you can get potatoes with spicy sauce, lamb skewers, fresh orange juice and the traditional clothing of the Naxi people.

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For most of his interview, Barkley maintained his composure and seemed unfazed by the increasingly spicy hot sauces.

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The premise of the YouTube talk show is simple: guests must eat a platter of 10 increasingly spicy chicken wings alongside Evans while answering his questions.

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With camouflage-clad dummies in the window and slogans like "cool and spicy" it aims to attract men and women to serve, but only gets a handful of callers each day.

From BBC

If you’ve never had it, giardiniera is a spicy, pickled vegetable mix, and it’s an essential part of the Chicago food landscape.

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