as in suggestive
hinting at or intended to call to mind matters regarded as indecent
a spicy suggestion that earned him a slap in the face
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Recent Examples of spicy
The cherry-flavored, spicy soda was given a quirky name to compete with the doctor.
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2025
Korean street food competition is about to get spicier in downtown Boise.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 3 Nov. 2025
Also, the seasonal Vampire Slayer Sauce – a spicy garlic and parmesan garlic blend – is available through Nov 2.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 31 Oct. 2025
Give the gift of 12 days of chile crisp and chile crisp-adjacent surprises with this advent calendar from one of our favorite spicy condiment brands.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for spicy
Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2025
Korean street food competition is about to get spicier in downtown Boise.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 3 Nov. 2025
Also, the seasonal Vampire Slayer Sauce – a spicy garlic and parmesan garlic blend – is available through Nov 2.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 31 Oct. 2025
Give the gift of 12 days of chile crisp and chile crisp-adjacent surprises with this advent calendar from one of our favorite spicy condiment brands.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for spicy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spicy
Adjective
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Small settings changes can make a big difference in reducing exposure to harmful or suggestive content.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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Some of the women complained about unwanted touches, flirting, kisses and suggestive comments.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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He was last seen wearing a tan coat, maroon sweats pants and blue-and-white Nike shoes.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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At the end of Monday's live Atlas demonstration, the humanoid prototype swung its arms in a theatrical gesture to introduce a static model of the new product version of Atlas, which looked slightly different and was blue in color.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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In Baltimore County freshwater streams, some trout can be harmed by saltier water.—
Cutter Martin,
CBS News,
6 Jan. 2026
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The former is an Original Glazed doughnut dipped in caramel icing and drizzled with a salty caramel dulce.—
Sabrina Weiss,
PEOPLE,
5 Jan. 2026
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“Spicy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spicy. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.
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