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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In it, the woman is wearing the then-modern attire of Viennese society, donning a white-and-blue dress and robe; the background, meanwhile, is full of East Asian motifs, representing Klimt’s fondness of Chinese and Japanese artifacts.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
12 Nov. 2025
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Belly up to the Turkish silver onyx bar, slide into a Yves Klein blue chair and pick from the five martinis on the menu, which range from the Grey Goose and Botanist Gin Skyfall to the Parmesan Espresso Martini.—
Melinda Sheckells,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Highly active world Enceladus is a highly active world, with a global, salty sub-surface ocean, believed to be the source of its heat.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Nov. 2025
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The fries are savory, salty and extra crunchy, and the spice level is fairly high.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Spicy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spicy. Accessed 22 Nov. 2025.
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