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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

   Scrabble Points: 12

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