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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There’s also a large, very splittable burger, fresh oysters, a spicy and bright lobster salad, and very good French fries—thin like French cigarettes, salty, and delicious.
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Anna Grace Lee,
Vogue,
2 July 2026
A bit sweet from sugar, a bit acidic from vinegar, a bit spicy from hot sauce, and rounded out with neutral oil, this homemade vinaigrette recipe is the perfect all-purpose salad dressing.
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Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
2 July 2026
The mildly spicy Potlatch Classic Seasoning combines paprika with chile pepper, while the Smokehouse Rub strikes a savory-sweet balance.
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Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
1 July 2026
While attractive-looking raw-fish offerings such as salmon, spicy tuna and Idaho rolls are big sellers, the restaurant also offers traditional Chinese cuisine such as kung pao and Mongolian beef.
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Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
1 July 2026
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Anna Grace Lee,
Vogue,
2 July 2026
A bit sweet from sugar, a bit acidic from vinegar, a bit spicy from hot sauce, and rounded out with neutral oil, this homemade vinaigrette recipe is the perfect all-purpose salad dressing.
—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
2 July 2026
The mildly spicy Potlatch Classic Seasoning combines paprika with chile pepper, while the Smokehouse Rub strikes a savory-sweet balance.
—
Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
1 July 2026
While attractive-looking raw-fish offerings such as salmon, spicy tuna and Idaho rolls are big sellers, the restaurant also offers traditional Chinese cuisine such as kung pao and Mongolian beef.
—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
1 July 2026
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 4 Jul. 2026.
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