spicy

adjective

\ ˈspī-sē

spicier; spiciest

Definition of spicy

1 : having the quality, flavor, or fragrance of spice

2 : producing or abounding in spices

3 : lively, spirited

4 : piquant, racy especially : somewhat scandalous or salacious spicy gossip

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Examples of spicy in a Sentence

a spicy suggestion that earned him a slap in the face

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For this first go-around, the machines evidently poured over infinite iterations to help Mackmyra create AI Whisky, a golden yellow single-malt with herbal notes of aniseed, ginger, and white pepper and a citrusy, spicy mouth with a dry finish. — Andrew Daniels, Popular Mechanics, "Here Comes the World’s First AI-Generated Whisky," 10 May 2019 Similarly, garnishing or topping with chilies will give the drink a spicy kick. — Leah Silverman, Town & Country, "How to Make the Perfect Margarita," 11 Apr. 2019 The Only One, which packs bold and spicy notes of coffee, violet, and citrus. — Maya Allen, Marie Claire, "Emilia Clarke on What Makes Her Feel the Most Beautiful," 28 Mar. 2019 Round out spring cleaning with Diptyque's latest candle duo: Narguilé has a spicy intoxicating scent while Lys will fill the room with visions of fresh cut lilies—burn them simultaneously for a surprising yet delightful treat. — Jenna Rennert, Vogue, "10 New Game-Changing Beauty Products to Invest in This Spring," 26 Mar. 2019 Getty ImagesMaria Mosolova The spicy cinnamon and clove scent of this delicate bouquet will be a pleasant surprise to your valentine. — Carly Orleach, Woman's Day, "How to Make Fresh Flowers Last Longer," 15 Feb. 2019 The chewy buns were filled with not-so-spicy Korean chicken and tempura fish on our visit. — Lauren Delgado, OrlandoSentinel.com, "First Bite: Dragonfly Robata Grill & Sushi's Sunday izakaya lunch," 9 July 2018 In that spirit, Furman didn’t hesitate to share his recipes for a summer cookout: spicy cabbage slaw, juicy lemon-pepper chicken, a killer potato salad with bacon and eggs, a can’t-have-just-one-helping peach crisp, and more. — Nikita Richardson, Bon Appetit, "Lemon-Pepper Chicken and Spiked Lemonade: A Summer Cookout Menu from B’s Cracklin’ BBQ," 23 May 2018 The delightfully spicy chicken, jambalaya and collard greens can't be beat. — Houston Chronicle, "Classic Houston restaurants set the table for city's dining scene," 10 May 2018

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