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
These spicy bites can be made a day ahead.
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Shelly Westerhausen Worcel, Midwest Living, 18 May 2026
My favorite breakfast hash combines sweet potatoes, spicy sausage, bell peppers, red onion, and garlic in a skillet with olive oil.
—Jennifer Berger, Verywell Health, 18 May 2026
The dish everyone comes for is the spicy rigatoni vodka, a plate that’s launched a thousand imitators across the country.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 May 2026
Removing the pepper ribs and seeds makes jalapeños less spicy.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 May 2026
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Shelly Westerhausen Worcel, Midwest Living, 18 May 2026
My favorite breakfast hash combines sweet potatoes, spicy sausage, bell peppers, red onion, and garlic in a skillet with olive oil.
—Jennifer Berger, Verywell Health, 18 May 2026
The dish everyone comes for is the spicy rigatoni vodka, a plate that’s launched a thousand imitators across the country.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 May 2026
Removing the pepper ribs and seeds makes jalapeños less spicy.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for spicy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spicy
Adjective
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There are several variations on classic trivia packaged into different games, as well as a one-letter-guessing game that’s suggestive of Jeopardy.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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Our guidance to them was to be helpful to clients, suggestive as opposed to pushy and to allow consumers plenty of room to experiment/sample.—
Jenny B. Fine,
Footwear News,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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There are other blue states where more aggressive redistricting efforts would take similarly aggressive steps.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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Ballerini showed off her figure in another photo, featuring her in a short blue romper with a plunging halter neckline – with her toned legs on display.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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At the end of the day, these are just salty fans and keyboard warriors, so their opinions probably mean next to nothing in the eyes of Edwards.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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What used to be a niche craving has evolved into a mainstream flavor trend, fueled by social media curiosity and brands experimenting with sour, salty profiles.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
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“Spicy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spicy. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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