spicy

Example Sentences

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Over sushi and spicy margaritas at Wabi on Rose, a longtime friend advised me about how to give your husband wins, build up his self-esteem and keep from overwhelming him with perceived demands.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

“He starts sweating when he eats spicy food,” Persaud said of their second date at a taco restaurant.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

"Maybe we'll try some spicy takes once in a while," she added.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Turning stovetop pasta into a spicy, creamy Cajun version that tastes like if the average Rainforest Cafe were suddenly staffed entirely by people with experience on the line at French bistros.

From Salon • May 12, 2026

A wisp of steam escaped the pot's spout, and she found that she could smell it, spicy and floral amid the earthier scents of the river.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor