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
The cherry-flavored, spicy soda was given a quirky name to compete with the doctor.
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2025
Korean street food competition is about to get spicier in downtown Boise.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 3 Nov. 2025
Also, the seasonal Vampire Slayer Sauce – a spicy garlic and parmesan garlic blend – is available through Nov 2.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 31 Oct. 2025
Give the gift of 12 days of chile crisp and chile crisp-adjacent surprises with this advent calendar from one of our favorite spicy condiment brands.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for spicy
Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2025
Korean street food competition is about to get spicier in downtown Boise.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 3 Nov. 2025
Also, the seasonal Vampire Slayer Sauce – a spicy garlic and parmesan garlic blend – is available through Nov 2.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 31 Oct. 2025
Give the gift of 12 days of chile crisp and chile crisp-adjacent surprises with this advent calendar from one of our favorite spicy condiment brands.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for spicy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spicy
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This period also saw Husain exploring female forms, including images of Hindu goddesses like Durga and Lakshmi, sometimes in suggestive or erotic poses.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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Even more suggestive of charter value, Rick Ware and Legacy Motor Club have battled in court over the sale of a charter for $45 million.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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The tight race has surprised some in the traditionally blue state, which has had a Democratic governor for the past eight years and a legislature controlled by Democrats for even longer.—
Joe Hernandez,
NPR,
5 Nov. 2025
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The park will be adorned with red, white, and blue flowers and American flags.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
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More surprisingly, many report food cravings—especially for salty foods, sweets, and chocolate.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
4 Nov. 2025
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Her sharp, salty performance as Flo, a tough-talking waitress and confidant to Ellen Burstyn’s title character, earned her an Academy Award nomination for best supporting actress.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Spicy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spicy. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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