Synonyms of spice

spice 1 of 2

noun

1

as in scent

a sweet or pleasant smell

a cologne for men that captures all of the spice of the sea

Synonyms & Similar Words

• scent
• aroma
• fragrance
• fragrancy
• perfume
• incense
• balm
• bouquet
• attar
• redolence
• essence
• otto
• odor

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• stench
• stink
• reek
• malodor
• fetor

• stench
• stink
• reek
• malodor
• fetor

2

as in flavor

something (as a spice or herb) that adds an agreeable or interesting taste to food

Europe in Columbus's time imported rare and valuable spices from the Indies

Synonyms & Similar Words

• flavor
• flavoring
• seasoning
• sauce

3

as in zest

the quality or state of being stimulating to the mind or senses

a new hobby will add spice to your life

Synonyms & Similar Words

• zest
• piquancy
• zing
• tang
• spiciness
• flavor
• pungency
• excitement
• thrill
• hotness
• nip
• bitterness
• stimulation
• raciness
• stimulant
• fieriness
• savoriness
• stimulus
• provocativeness
• invigoration
• tastiness
• savor
• mordancy
• acuteness
• sharpness
• redolence
• trenchancy
• savour
• keenness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• insipidity
• tastelessness
• monotony
• predictability
• dullness
• flatness
• weakness
• blandness
• sameness
• insipidity
• dulness
• tediousness
• platitude
• thinness
• monotonousness

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• insipidity
• tastelessness
• monotony
• predictability
• dullness
• flatness
• weakness
• blandness
• sameness
• insipidity
• dulness
• tediousness
• platitude
• thinness
• monotonousness

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spice

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verb

as in to flavor

to make more pleasant to the taste by adding something intensely flavored

spice the stew with more pepper

Synonyms & Similar Words

• flavor
• salt
• pepper
• sauce
• savor
• season
• savour
• lace
• enhance
• enrich
• perfume
• aromatize