SPICINESS Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

spiciness

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as in piquancy

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Recent Examples of spiciness 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 Its Timur pepper offers a spiciness for an unexpected twist. — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2025 The eau de parfum has a warm spiciness that feels inviting, not cloying. — Malia Griggs, Glamour, 18 Dec. 2025

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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

Lemon zest and juice in the filling give a citrusy hue to the pie.

— Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 9 July 2026
Even more than Stinnerbom’s cardamom bun — which some praise as the best in Oslo — the more elemental cinnamon notes, enhanced with lemon zest and juice, allow the sourdough’s multifaceted dimensions to come through.

— Laurie Ochoa, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026

Definition of zest

Noun

The word entered English during British rule in India and was later extended to mean a hot alcoholic drink, especially one mixed with spirits, hot water, sugar, and spices.

— Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
Chili powder, cumin, and cayenne give it the signature chili spice (leave out the cayenne for a milder version) while Worcestershire and tomato sauce provide savoriness.

— Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 3 July 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

Storebought dulce de leche makes this homemade brownie extra easy, while a thin layer of cream cheese adds a bit of tang.

— Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 10 July 2026
The crust on the Margherita is covered in big, charred bubbles, with a tang that’s present, but fleeting.

— Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026

Definition of tang

Noun

This fresh five-ingredient summer pasta toss has a dose of lemony zing accented with sweet basil and hearty cannellini beans.

— Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 July 2026
The hint of jalapeño brings a gentle kick of heat, while the wasabi aioli adds a refreshing zing, creating a balanced and unforgettable flavor.

— Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026

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