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
Tangy, spicy and sweet, Memphis pork barbecue is served in more than 100 barbecue joints.
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Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
Guests can also add chips to their orders with either salsa, guacamole, QDOBA’s signature three-cheese queso dip or its spicy version, the Queso Diablo.
—Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2026
For the spicy tuna, masago clings to thick, buttery pieces of tuna coated in Sriracha, mayonnaise and sesame oil.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
On the spicy side, there were plenty of fragrant, tingly, numbing málà peppers.
—Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for spicy
Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
Guests can also add chips to their orders with either salsa, guacamole, QDOBA’s signature three-cheese queso dip or its spicy version, the Queso Diablo.
—Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2026
For the spicy tuna, masago clings to thick, buttery pieces of tuna coated in Sriracha, mayonnaise and sesame oil.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
On the spicy side, there were plenty of fragrant, tingly, numbing málà peppers.
—Charlotte Observer, 7 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
Adjective
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Everyone in my family is a fan of bread studded with salty briny olives, and this recipe takes that craving a step further, said Joe Woodhouse.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
9 May 2026
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At Le Mura in Tropea, savor a pizza with a side of views, or hit Delizie Vaticane for picnic essentials like cheese, salumi, and mousse di cipolla (a salty-sweet spread made of the regional onion) to nosh on at Spiaggia della Contura, the town's less-crowded beach.—
Lee Marshall,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 May 2026
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“Spicy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spicy. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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