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

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It’s salty, bright, herbaceous and just spicy enough to keep things interesting.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

Whether you’re seeking a sun-soaked Italian adventure or a spicy sports romance, these 6 must-read summer romance page-turners offer sweet escape.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

He now employs nine people, all Gazans, and cooks Gaza-style: spicy.

From Barron's • May 9, 2026

No matter who is sitting where, it’s going to be spicy.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

I made a spicy hot chocolate that I loved, but Audrey didn’t.

From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence

spicy

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