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   spicy

   /ˈspʌɪsi/

   adjective

   • 1. flavoured with or fragrant with spice: "pasta in a spicy tomato sauce" Similar piquanttangypepperyhotpicantespicedseasonedsavourytastyflavoursomeflavourfulwell seasonedstrongly flavouredzestystrongsharppungentrare:sapidflavorousOpposite blandtasteless
   • 2. exciting or entertaining, especially through being mildly indecent: "spicy jokes and suggestive songs" Similar entertainingcolourfullivelyspiritedexcitingpiquantzestyzestfulrisquéracysaltyscandalousribaldsuggestivetitillatingbawdynaughtysalaciousoff colourindelicateimmodestdirtysmuttyinformal:raunchyjuicysaucyfruitygamyOpposite boringdullclean

   Derivatives

   • 1. spicily adverb
   • 2. spiciness noun

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › spicySpicy Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the meaning of spicy as an adjective, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Spicy can describe something that has the quality, flavor, or fragrance of spice, or something that is lively, spirited, or piquant.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSPICY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Learn the definition of spicy as an adjective for food and other things that are hot or exciting. Find out how to say spicy in different languages and contexts.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › spicySPICY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   seasoned with or containing spice: a spicy salad dressing. characteristic or suggestive of spice. of the nature of or resembling spice. abounding in or yielding spices. aromatic or fragrant. piquant or pungent: spicy criticism. Synonyms: peppery, sharp, hot.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSPICY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Spicy means seasoned with or containing spice, or having a strong flavour or aroma. It can also mean suggestive of scandal or sensation, or full of spirit. See synonyms, pronunciation, and usage examples.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionspicy adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of spicy adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › spicySpicy - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Spicy things have a sharp, strong, pungent flavor. Hot chili peppers—and food that's made with them—are notoriously spicy. People who don't like spicy food might be hesitant to try an Indian, Thai, or Mexican restaurant, since the cuisines of those countries are known for being spicy.

8. www.dictionary.com › browse › spicilySPICY Definition & Usage Examples | Dictionary.com

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   Spicy definition: seasoned with or containing spice. See examples of SPICY used in a sentence.