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spicy

Or 辱·

[spahy-see]

adjective

spicier, spiciest 
  1. seasoned with or containing spice.

    a spicy salad dressing.

  2. characteristic or suggestive of spice.

  3. of the nature of or resembling spice.

  4. abounding in or yielding spices.

  5. aromatic or fragrant.

  6. piquant or pungent.

    spicy criticism.

    Synonyms: , ,
  7. of a slightly improper or risqué nature; somewhat sexy.

    a spicy novel.

    Synonyms: , , ,
  8. Informal.full of spirit; lively.



spicy

/ ˈ貹ɪɪ /

adjective

  1. seasoned with or containing spice

  2. highly flavoured; pungent

  3. informalsuggestive of scandal or sensation

  4. producing or yielding spices

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Word Forms

  • spicily adverb
  • spiciness noun
  • unspicily adverb
  • unspiciness noun
  • unspicy adjective
  • ˈ辱Ա noun
  • ˈ辱 adverb
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Word History and Origins

Origin of spicy1

First recorded in 1555–65; spice + -y 1
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Example Sentences

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The nice thing about spicy food is you develop a familiarity with the things that are uncomfortable.

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“I used to think I didn’t like floral, but I realized I do when paired with spicier, woodsier notes,” I say.

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The Cuban-Spanish actor, who stars in the upcoming “John Wick” spin-off action thriller “Ballerina,” shared what her final meal would be while feasting on a platter of spicy chicken wings.

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But the battle over the origin story of the spicy junk food will remain in play for now.

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“Summerhouse” is redolent of the Mediterranean atmosphere of a Highsmith plot: sharp, spicy and humor black as night.

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