spicy
IPA: spˈaɪsi
adjective
- Of, pertaining to, or containing spice.
- (of flavors) Provoking a burning sensation due to the presence of chilis or similar hot spices.
- (of flavors or odors) Tangy, zesty, or pungent.
- (of expression or behavior) Vigorous; colorful; stimulating.
- Scandalous.
- Risqué, sexy, racy; mildly pornographic.
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Examples of "spicy" in Sentences
- She knows how to rarefy spicy food.
- Not all of the cuisine is hot and spicy.
- The spicy chicken burgers are very popular.
- The food is tangy, aromatic, spicy and herbal.
- The food of the villagers is invariably spicy and hot.
- Kimchi is the spicy fermented pickle of Korean cuisine.
- It is served with hot rice and is sweet, tangy and spicy.
- The brine traditionally imparts a spicy flavor to the eggs.
- Spanish omelet' is an omelette served with an often spicy sauce.
- The spicy, piquant sauce of vinegar, garlic, and tomatoes has an assertive flavor that complements the bird well.