spicier; spiciest
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Examples of spicy in a Sentence
a spicy suggestion that earned him a slap in the face
Recent Examples on the Web
The star of this recipe is curry powder with its warm, spicy taste.
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Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 13 Apr. 2024
Juicy tenderloin makes for a scrumptious filling after a few hours in the slow cooker, and the spicy sriracha slaw on top adds punch to each mouthwatering bite.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2024
It’s made by simmering spaghetti in spicy tomato sauce until the pasta is al dente and the sauce is mostly absorbed or evaporated and about as thick as tomato paste.
—Dan Pashman, Saveur, 11 Apr. 2024
Limonene tastes of orange, for example, while myrcene is sweet and spicy.
—Eve Thomas, WIRED, 3 Apr. 2024
Salsas are wonderful mashes of garden herbs, sweet and spicy peppers, aromatics and citrus.
—Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2024
For example, chocolate, other caffeine-containing foods, and spicy or acidic foods could stimulate the bladder and worsen leaks.
—Madeleine Burry, Health, 30 Mar. 2024
Jams and jellies: Spread on fig, apricot, or pepper jelly for a sweet or spicy touch.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 30 Mar. 2024
On Crenshaw, Alberto Corona hopped out of his car and headed toward a Yoshinoya restaurant to pick up a meal for a grandson, who can’t eat the spicy Mexican food prepared by his wife.
—Daniel Miller, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2024
Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 13 Apr. 2024
Juicy tenderloin makes for a scrumptious filling after a few hours in the slow cooker, and the spicy sriracha slaw on top adds punch to each mouthwatering bite.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2024
It’s made by simmering spaghetti in spicy tomato sauce until the pasta is al dente and the sauce is mostly absorbed or evaporated and about as thick as tomato paste.
—Dan Pashman, Saveur, 11 Apr. 2024
Limonene tastes of orange, for example, while myrcene is sweet and spicy.
—Eve Thomas, WIRED, 3 Apr. 2024
Salsas are wonderful mashes of garden herbs, sweet and spicy peppers, aromatics and citrus.
—Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2024
For example, chocolate, other caffeine-containing foods, and spicy or acidic foods could stimulate the bladder and worsen leaks.
—Madeleine Burry, Health, 30 Mar. 2024
Jams and jellies: Spread on fig, apricot, or pepper jelly for a sweet or spicy touch.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 30 Mar. 2024
On Crenshaw, Alberto Corona hopped out of his car and headed toward a Yoshinoya restaurant to pick up a meal for a grandson, who can’t eat the spicy Mexican food prepared by his wife.
—Daniel Miller, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2024
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“Spicy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spicy. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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