spice

spice

noun

Definition of SPICE

1

a sweet or pleasant smell <a cologne for men that captures all of the spice of the sea>

Synonyms aroma, attar (also otto), balm, bouquet, fragrancy, incense, perfume, redolence, scent, spice

Related Words essence, odor

Antonyms fetor, malodor, reek, stench, stink

2

something (as a spice or herb) that adds an agreeable or interesting taste to food <Europe in Columbus's time imported rare and valuable spices from the Indies>

Synonyms flavor, flavoring, spice

Related Words sauce

3

the quality or state of being stimulating to the mind or senses <a new hobby will add spice to your life>

Synonyms nip, pungency, spice, tang, zest, zing

Related Words raciness, spiciness; fieriness, hotness; acuteness, keenness, sharpness; provocativeness; excitement, invigoration, stimulant, stimulation, stimulus, thrill; bitterness, mordance, trenchancy; flavor, redolence, savor (also savour), savoriness, tastiness

Near Antonyms flatness, tastelessness; dullness (also dulness), insipidity, monotonousness, monotony, platitude, predictability, sameness, tediousness; blandness, thinness, weakness

Antonyms insipidity