SPICINESS Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

spiciness

noun

Definition of spiciness

as in piquancy

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Recent Examples of spiciness Aggressive spiciness throughout, most notably in our favorite entree, Ma La Chile Prawns, stir fried with Sichuan peppercorns, garlic, ginger and julienned Chinese celery. — Connie Ogle july 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026 This variant ups the complexity of stout with the spiciness of rye and a toasty oak sweetness. — Don Tse, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026 The chipotle and lime aioli give the taco a bit of spiciness. — Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 June 2026 According to Valera, a great Ceviche balances the umami of Florida seafood, like grouper, mahi-mahi, or Florida yellowtail snapper; with citrus and a touch of spiciness. — Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 30 May 2026 Culantro, whose spiciness is similar to that of cilantro but more intense, is more sensitive to direct sun than cilantro and will grow its best in partial shade. — Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 28 May 2026 Cooking or pickling peppers in vinegar may tone down their spiciness. — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 May 2026 Manz, a sales engineer from Germany visiting New York City at the time, alleged that the restaurant failed to warn customers about the spiciness of the salsas. — Melina Khan, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026 The mix of spices held a hint of spiciness, but still pretty flavorful and wasn’t overwhelming. — Alexa Stone january 9, Kansas City Star, 9 Jan. 2026

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Noun

Those split levels of child and adult consciousness give the film a certain piquancy, a little gap where drama can spark in a story where almost nothing really happens except a kid takes a plane ride, or several plane rides, with his mom.

— Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
That Mann himself had written stories on gay themes added to the piquancy of the encounter.

— Alex Ross, New Yorker, 14 Mar. 2026

Definition of piquancy

Noun

Scallion Oil Noodles Scallion oil noodles, a specialty of Shanghai and the greater Jiangnan region in eastern China, showcase the allium sweetness and mellow pungency of one of the most versatile aromatics in Chinese cuisine.

— The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2026
The dressing, based on nuoc cham, a traditional Vietnamese dipping sauce, has just enough fish sauce to give it depth and pungency without overpowering the brightness of the lime.

— Emily Weinstein, Twin Cities, 4 June 2026

Definition of pungency

Noun

Made with warm spices, vanilla, maple, and citrus, and drizzled with lemon icing, this homey cake is a bright spin on a classic.

— Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 2 Aug. 2026
Where some meat sticks can be dry, tough, or overly processed, these are remarkably tender with a satisfying snap, plus a smoky, savory flavor with just enough spice to keep each bite interesting.

— Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of spice

Noun

Even when Carl is just standing up to make the next Movie Night selection, the girls can’t help but comment on his hotness.

— Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 1 July 2026
Jim must learn to accept a skinny femme like Lucien, while Lucien learns the valuable lesson that Instagram hotness is sometimes attached to a vain, rotten personality.

— Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2026

Definition of hotness

Noun

The lemon zest and juice bring plenty of brightness, but the yogurt adds a little tang, too, that keeps the whole cake from turning cloyingly sweet.

— Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 July 2026
Sherry has a nutty flavor, and balsamic vinegar adds a rich, syrupy tang to glazes.

— Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 23 July 2026

Definition of tang

Noun

Sweet with a little bit of zing, this aura manicure pairs a buttery yellow base with a vibrant hot pink halo for a color combination that’s bright, cheerful, and made for sunny August days.

— Amanda Le, InStyle, 30 July 2026
And the restaurants also stock seven flavors of salsa in addition to hot sauce for a little extra zing.

— Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 28 July 2026

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