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

And all sorts of additional flavorings — like fresh herbs, citrus zest, spices or ginger — can take the dressing in completely different directions.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Beyond her iconic roles, Keaton was known for her zest for fashion, especially looks that were menswear-inspired.

— Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of zest

Noun

The rivalry with Arsenal has really exploded recently, and that will add extra spice.

— Nnamdi Onyeagwara, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
Keep Spices in a Pill Organizer Another one of Costello’s genius food travel hacks is for the smallest ingredients—spices.

— Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 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

Sour cream adds moisture and a slight tang to the cake layer, which helps to balance the sweetness of the brown sugar and peach topping.

— Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 13 Aug. 2026
The result is spicy and luscious, the chili mix lending it an unmistakable tang of Thai red curry.

— John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of tang

Noun

The hearty meat is just barely kissed with a bit of mayo; enough to give it some zing but not overpower the meat.

— Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 15 Aug. 2026
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

Definition of zing

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