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
Sandwich fixings include roasted eggplant, spicy zucchini, burrata and pistachio cream.
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Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2025
Starting today, July 8, three spicy McMuffins have joined the menu.
—Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 8 July 2025
More familiar menu choices include Kung Pao or Orange chicken ($14.99 for either) or spicy Mala Chicken ($17.99).
—Michael Deeds
july 7, Idaho Statesman, 7 July 2025
Produced by Nelson’s Green Brier Distillery in Nashville, Belle Meade Bourbon is a high-rye bourbon that offers a rich and spicy profile.
—Emily Price, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for spicy
Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2025
Starting today, July 8, three spicy McMuffins have joined the menu.
—Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 8 July 2025
More familiar menu choices include Kung Pao or Orange chicken ($14.99 for either) or spicy Mala Chicken ($17.99).
—Michael Deeds
july 7, Idaho Statesman, 7 July 2025
Produced by Nelson’s Green Brier Distillery in Nashville, Belle Meade Bourbon is a high-rye bourbon that offers a rich and spicy profile.
—Emily Price, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for spicy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spicy
Adjective
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Donald Trump sued Dow Jones, News Corp, Rupert Murdoch and two Wall Street Journal reporters on Friday over an explosive report that the president wrote a 2003 birthday letter to Jeffrey Epstein that contained suggestive language.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
18 July 2025
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As the night came to a close, Jonathon was walking the Golden ladies to their bedrooms when April caught him off guard with a suggestive comment.—
Liza Esquibias,
People.com,
16 July 2025
Adjective
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O'Connell's other daughter, Charlie, was on his right, wearing a striped blue dress and carrying her phone.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
11 July 2025
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Downstairs on the arena floor, dozens of blue tablecloths with yellow napkins are parked in front of a prodigious stage.—
Brian Hamilton,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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Because of crowds, noise and salty language, tournament organizers recommend against bringing children.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 July 2025
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There’s no rush here, just salty air, slow weekends, and the soft clink of champagne glasses at sunset.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
9 July 2025
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“Spicy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spicy. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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