Synonyms of spices

spices 1 of 2

noun

plural of spice

1

as in scents

a sweet or pleasant smell

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• scents
• fragrances
• aromas
• perfumes
• fragrancies
• balms
• incenses
• bouquets
• attars
• essences
• odors
• redolences

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• stenches
• stinks
• reeks
• malodors
• fetors

2

as in flavors

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

• flavors
• flavorings
• seasonings
• sauces

spices

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verb

present tense third-person singular of spice

as in sauces

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

spice the stew with more pepper

Synonyms & Similar Words

• flavors
• sauces
• salts
• savors
• enriches
• peppers
• seasons
• laces
• enhances
• perfumes
• aromatizes

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of spices

Noun

Above all, frankincense stands out as the star note, curling around aromatic baking spices. — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2026

The finish is long and refined, with lingering notes of dark honey, sweet baking spices and seasoned oak. — Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Make it with red lentils, zucchini, coconut milk, yogurt, and heaps of warm spices. — Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 2 Aug. 2026

This means refreshing my baking powder and spices, and restocking key ingredients like brown sugar. — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2026

In the kitchen, two 10-gallon vats of the restaurant’s secret blend of white melting cheese and spices simmer continuously. — Kendra Nordin Beato, Christian Science Monitor, 1 Aug. 2026

Our experts suggest using salt and pepper and adding herbs, spices, or citrus. — Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 1 Aug. 2026

They are also dusted with spices, likely some garlic powder and onion powder. — Mike Snider, USA Today, 28 July 2026

This drink is about the strawberries, cream, liqueurs, and spices, not the base spirit. — Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 25 July 2026

Verb

Plaintiff Burlap & Barrel, for example, sources spices from across the globe, including from countries like Vietnam, Guatemala, Tanzania, Turkey and France—all of which have very different economies and workforce conditions. — Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 27 July 2026

The design detail spices up standard summer uniforms by adding texture and a more exciting, intentional feel to, say, a denim-shorts-and-white-T-shirt look. — Irene Richardson, InStyle, 13 June 2026

Filled with vegetables, greens, and spices this one-pot pasta is a vegetarian dream. — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026

Plus, the mint base contrasted with the purple detailing is playful and effortlessly spices up any outfit. — Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025