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

While many modern expressions lean heavily into fruit, this wine embraces the peppery character that helped put Cabernet Franc on the map in the first place. — Emily Cappiello, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026

Vinegary or peppery sauces pair well with malty beers, like an Oktoberfest or Marzen beer. — Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 1 June 2026

The peppery flavor of this fast-growing green actually benefits from the shade, keeping it from getting too spicy. — Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 May 2026

The pork is served over a bed of spaghetti tossed with fresh arugula, whose peppery bite adds a bright, fresh contrast. — Linda Gassenheimer, Boston Herald, 20 May 2026