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spic·y
 spicy
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- pronunciation:
- spaI
si
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| inflections: |
spicier, spiciest |
| definition 1: |
containing strong spices, as food.
She added more pepper to make the dish spicy.Mulled wine is a spicy drink that often includes cinnamon and cloves.
- synonyms:
- hot, peppery, piquant
- antonyms:
- bland
- similar words:
- curried, fiery, nippy, pungent, seasoned, sharp
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| definition 2: |
having a pungent flavor or smell.
Jalapenos are very spicy peppers.The spicy plants in our garden help keep pests away.- synonyms:
- piquant, pungent, sharp
- antonyms:
- bland, mild
- similar words:
- acid, biting, fiery, hot, peppery, tart
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| definition 3: |
mildly scandalous or naughty.
He told some spicy anecdotes at the party.- synonyms:
- naughty, racy, risqué
- similar words:
- bawdy, improper, indecent, off-color, ribald, salty
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| related words: |
fragrant, savory |
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| derivations: |
spicily (adv.), spiciness (n.) |
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