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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For decor, Pollock says to let bold colors and spicy details bring the flavor.
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—EW.com, 16 May 2025
Its specialties include spicy dishes like papaya salad, grilled meats and sticky rice.
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Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 May 2025
Rivera, who was known as spicy cheerleader Santana, accidentally drowned in July 2020, after going missing while boating with Josey, her 4-year-old son.
—EW.com, 16 May 2025
Its specialties include spicy dishes like papaya salad, grilled meats and sticky rice.
—Liz Rothaus Bertrand, Charlotte Observer, 16 May 2025
There are also bento boxes, spicy tuna bowls, and crispy tempura.
—Kaila Yu, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for spicy
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“Spicy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spicy. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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