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
Based on the book Heated Rivalry by Rachel Reid, the series follows rival hockey players Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov and their secret (and spicy) romance.
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Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 9 Jan. 2026
Expect Mexican classics such as huevos divorciados and enchiladas verdes with a satisfyingly spicy sauce, alongside buffet-style pan dulce, fruit, yogurt, and, of course, fresh coffee and juice.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Jan. 2026
The $45 dinner comprises a Caesar salad, spicy rigatoni pasta, a wheat focaccia bread with salsa verde and a sparkling wine.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
The restaurant's menu is about to get even spicier.
—Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
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Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 9 Jan. 2026
Expect Mexican classics such as huevos divorciados and enchiladas verdes with a satisfyingly spicy sauce, alongside buffet-style pan dulce, fruit, yogurt, and, of course, fresh coffee and juice.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Jan. 2026
The $45 dinner comprises a Caesar salad, spicy rigatoni pasta, a wheat focaccia bread with salsa verde and a sparkling wine.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
The restaurant's menu is about to get even spicier.
—Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for spicy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spicy
Adjective
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The agents’ demand that Good exit her vehicle is suggestive of an intent to take her into custody.—
Dakin Andone,
CNN Money,
8 Jan. 2026
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At the same time, there is no denying that Rodriguez’s 23-page complaint filed December 25 is full of potentially damning text message screen grabs, remarks about oral sex and other suggestive conversation from an allegedly predatory Perry.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
26 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Another find that’s appropriate for the outdoors as well as the indoors, this 5-foot x 8-foot rug in barely-blue hues is $159 off.—
Quincy Bulin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Jan. 2026
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Channel your inner cool-girl by snagging a pair of the Alo 7/8 High-Waist Airlift Legging in one (or more) of the 14 available colors today, including Lawrence’s black, light blue, espresso, and clover green.—
Michelle Baricevic,
InStyle,
16 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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In Baltimore County freshwater streams, some trout can be harmed by saltier water.—
Cutter Martin,
CBS News,
6 Jan. 2026
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The former is an Original Glazed doughnut dipped in caramel icing and drizzled with a salty caramel dulce.—
Sabrina Weiss,
PEOPLE,
5 Jan. 2026
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“Spicy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spicy. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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