SPICY Synonyms: 66 Similar and Opposite Words

spicy

adjective

ˈspī-sē

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 on the Web The story – zippy, appealing, and, heads up, spicy – explores how even small lies undermine integrity. —

Staff, The Christian Science Monitor, 15 Aug. 2024 The best sandwich is the Paradigm, made with spicy soppressata, mozzarella, homemade spicy tomato vinaigrette, mayo, arugula and roasted peppers, all served on the focaccia. —

Jolan Kruse, Journal Sentinel, 17 Aug. 2024 Southerners know that hot sauce is much more than a spicy condiment. —

Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 17 Aug. 2024 Thomas Boehm/Alamy Ever since UNESCO designated Chengdu a City of Gastronomy in 2011, the world has perhaps grown more familiar with Sichuan’s spicy culinary fare than its signature spirit. —

Clara Wang, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for spicy

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