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
There are classic margaritas and spicy margaritas, which include jalapeño and a worm-salt ring on the glass rim.
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Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
Ginger beer is the secret ingredient that gives the drink a slight fizz and a hint of spicy ginger.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
The spicy taste can discourage deer from munching.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 26 Apr. 2026
Skyline Chili took its signature chili flavors and oyster crackers and created a sweet-and-spicy ice cream flavor with Graeter's in January 2025.
—Staff Author, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
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Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
Ginger beer is the secret ingredient that gives the drink a slight fizz and a hint of spicy ginger.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
The spicy taste can discourage deer from munching.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 26 Apr. 2026
Skyline Chili took its signature chili flavors and oyster crackers and created a sweet-and-spicy ice cream flavor with Graeter's in January 2025.
—Staff Author, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spicy
Adjective
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But, in historic gold-rush regions, prospectors use it to identify disturbances in the landscape that are suggestive of former mining operations, in the hope of finding overlooked stores.—
Jennifer Wilson,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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For another example of the interpretive and suggestive quality of verbs, let’s look at Patricia Highsmith’s The Two Faces of January.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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At the climax of the episode, two kingfishers sported over a stream, a dazzling dogfight of orange and blue.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
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Given Colorado’s decidedly blue hue, whoever wins the Democratic primary will be in pole position to next occupy the governor’s mansion.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
8 May 2026
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The Beach Of course, the best part of any island vacation is lounging on the beach and feeling the sun bake the salty ocean spray into your skin.—
Katherine Polcari,
Southern Living,
2 May 2026
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Each bite is packed with sweet and savory tomato flavor that's complemented by the salty feta cheese.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 May 2026
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“Spicy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spicy. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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