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

Other Words from spicy Synonyms Example Sentences Learn More about spicy

Keep scrolling for more

Examples of spicy in a Sentence

a spicy suggestion that earned him a slap in the face

Recent Examples on the Web

The small plates menu includes yukhoe (beef tartare), shrimp and kimchi mandu and spicy tteokbokki. — Anna Muckerman, baltimoresun.com, "Pop-up dinners coming to Rye in Fells Point next week," 13 July 2018 Turn up the heat with spicy cashews and a zig-zag of Sriracha mayo. — Sarah Gish, kansascity, "Freestyle Poké: 5 things to know about River Market's popular Hawaiian-style cafe," 2 July 2018 The standout is the salami picante sandwich, a beautiful sub layered with spicy salami, ham, provolone, lettuce, and onions, and slathered with tangy olive tapenade and creamy sub sauce. — Bon Appetit, "Gold Star Beer Counter," 2 July 2018 Its broth, with a mild infusion of kimchi juice, is glossy and full of body but missing some of the sour-and-spicy character that makes sundubu an ideal hangover helper. — Mike Sula, Chicago Reader, "Andersonville’s Passerotto is a tale of two peninsulas," 21 June 2018 Mix textures and flavors (sweet, savory, spicy) for the perfect meat-and-cheese board. — Good Housekeeping, "What to Make for Girls' Night In (When You've Got Zero Time to Plan)," 15 June 2018 But spicy enough with its jalapeño-serrano-onion blend to make up for some flaws. — Robert Philpot, star-telegram, "So — how are the burgers at #IHOb, anyway?," 14 June 2018 Some heat for your palate: The new Bua 9 Thai in Columbia City packs an extra-spicy punch — one or one-and-a-half levels higher than Seattle’s standard. — Morning Brief, The Seattle Times, "Tuesday Morning Brief, June 12: What Trump and Kim agreed on, Seattle head-tax repeal," 12 June 2018 Bright, green flavors of spring, with that near-spicy bite of arugula. — Catherine Urban, Bon Appetit, "It’s Barbecue Season, So Your June Horoscope Comes with a BBQ Side for Every Sign," 1 June 2018

These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'spicy.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.