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spicy
adjective as in pungent, flavorful
Strongest matches
appetizing, aromatic, distinctive, fiery, fragrant, fresh, hot, peppery, piquant, savory, seasoned, sweet, tangy, tasty, zesty
Weak matches
ambrosial, aromal, flavorsome, herbaceous, highly seasoned, keen, odoriferous, perfumed, poignant, racy, redolent, scented, snappy, spirited, zippy
adjective as in off-color, vulgar
Weak matches
breezy, broad, erotic, indelicate, racy, red hot, ribald, risqué, scandalous, sensational, sophisticated, suggestive, titillating, unseemly, wicked, X-rated
Example Sentences
Sean Evans is best known for his YouTube show Hot Ones, where he interviews celebrities while they eat chicken wings that get progressively spicier.
As a child, I loved eating ribs doused in sweet tangy KC BBQ sauce made with molasses, acidic vinegar and spicy chile powder alongside my cousins.
When we order takeout, if we’re getting Indian food or Thai food, I’ll put in a note like, “Please make this as spicy as possible.”
Researchers who examined nine mummies found that though there was some difference in the intensity of their odours, all could be described as "woody", "spicy" and "sweet".
Still, if you are tailgating, Milliken has a pro tip: Bring her spicy pimento cheese.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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