spice

1 a sweet or pleasant smell a cologne for men that captures all of the spice of the sea Synonyms aroma, attar (also otto), balm, bouquet, fragrancy, incense, perfume, redolence, scent, fragranceRelated Words essence, odorAntonyms fetor, malodor, reek, stench, stink

2 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 flavor, flavoring, seasoningRelated Words sauce

3 the quality or state of being stimulating to the mind or senses a new hobby will add spice to your life Synonyms nip, pungency, piquancy, tang, zest, zingRelated Words raciness, spiciness; fieriness, hotness; acuteness, keenness, sharpness; provocativeness; excitement, invigoration, stimulant, stimulation, stimulus, thrill; bitterness, mordance, trenchancy; flavor, redolence, savor (also savour), savoriness, tastinessNear Antonyms flatness, tastelessness; dullness (also dulness), insipidity, monotonousness, monotony, platitude, predictability, sameness, tediousness; blandness, thinness, weaknessAntonyms insipidity