spicier; spiciest
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: producing or abounding in spices
… the spicy isles of the Indies …—
Thomas G. Gentry born 1843
Thomas G. Gentry born 1843A tale of heroic misadventure followed, spiriting me from 16th-century Cornwall to the spicy shores of North Africa.—Sophie Gee
Sophie GeeExamples of spicy in a Sentence
a spicy suggestion that earned him a slap in the face
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Kick off your menu with a spicy dip recipe that is rich, creamy, and delicious.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 20 June 2026
Ginger Ginger is a spicy herb often used in Asian cooking.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 20 June 2026
It's named after Gilded Age heiress Arabella Duval Huntington; her very captivating (and at times spicy) life is playfully chronicled in murals on the bar walls.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 June 2026
The pork is tender, spicy and just a little sweet.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 19 June 2026
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Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 20 June 2026
Ginger Ginger is a spicy herb often used in Asian cooking.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 20 June 2026
It's named after Gilded Age heiress Arabella Duval Huntington; her very captivating (and at times spicy) life is playfully chronicled in murals on the bar walls.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 June 2026
The pork is tender, spicy and just a little sweet.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 19 June 2026
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“Spicy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spicy. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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