Synonyms of peppery

peppery

adjective

ˈpe-p(ə-)rē 

as in fiery

marked by a lively display of strong feeling

the author of several peppery diatribes on religious intolerance

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fiery
• brisk
• spirited
• passionate
• spunky
• gingery
• fervent
• aggressive
• high-spirited
• militant
• assertive
• mettlesome
• ambitious
• in-your-face
• feisty
• high-pressure
• sprightly
• perky
• energetic
• animated
• vivacious
• jazzy
• pushy
• ardent
• frisky
• impassioned
• peppy
• kinetic
• springy
• animate
• racy
• jaunty
• bouncing
• scrappy
• emphatic
• spanking
• zippy
• pert
• sparky
• obtrusive
• bouncy
• snappy
• vital

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• leaden
• dull
• boring
• spiritless
• halfhearted
• lifeless
• bloodless
• limp
• languid
• dead
• inanimate
• languorous
• listless
• inert
• sluggish
• lackadaisical
• sleepy
• tired
• lethargic
• torpid
• low-pressure
• unassertive
• unaggressive
• unambitious
• nonassertive
• unenterprising

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of peppery

Add a can of white beans for heft and serve with peppery greens like arugula or a hardy chicory like radicchio. — Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Aug. 2026

But their beautiful orange blooms are also edible and have a very nice peppery flavor. — Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 13 Aug. 2026

The flavor of this mushroom is often described as strong and slightly peppery. — Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 6 Aug. 2026

My father would order the macaroni soup, its peppery broth filled with slices of ham and soft pasta. — Mimi Thorisson, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026