Definitions

spicy

[spahy-see] / ˈspaɪ si /

ADJECTIVE

pungent, flavorful

Synonyms

STRONGEST

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

WEAK

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

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bland stale tasteless unappetizing unsavory

WEAK

flavorless

ADJECTIVE

off-color, vulgar

Synonyms

STRONGEST

hot salty

WEAK

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

Antonyms

WEAK

decent

Example Sentences

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In Bhutan, chilis aren’t just a spicy ingredient that makes eyes water and tongues wag.

From Salon

It was filled with spicy tuna, cilantro, and jalapeño, topped with more tuna, sauce, and tobiko, and it was excellent!

From Salon

The protester, Seth Todd, responded with a joke, saying he had tasted "spicier tamales".

From BBC

MCG pitches have been spicy ever since, culminating in this year's jalapeno.

From BBC

Pickles — truly, a trio of them: dill, spicy, and sweet.

From Salon