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
This crispy, sweet, and spicy chicken is sure to impress the entire family.
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Phoebe Evans, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026
Her spicy noodles recipe is among them.
—Ryan Brennan
april 13, Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2026
Loading up on spicy food cooked with hot peppers can sometimes kick your bowel movements into overdrive, and not in a good way.
—Andrea Muraskin, NPR, 11 Apr. 2026
When Khaled's at home, however, his go-to snack is a spicy pepper (like a banana pepper) paired with a chicken wing or another type of protein.
—Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for spicy
Phoebe Evans, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026
Her spicy noodles recipe is among them.
—Ryan Brennan
april 13, Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2026
Loading up on spicy food cooked with hot peppers can sometimes kick your bowel movements into overdrive, and not in a good way.
—Andrea Muraskin, NPR, 11 Apr. 2026
When Khaled's at home, however, his go-to snack is a spicy pepper (like a banana pepper) paired with a chicken wing or another type of protein.
—Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for spicy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spicy
Adjective
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On Chinese social media, some people said that K-pop — with its suggestive dance moves — is not appropriate for children.—
Ken Moritsugu,
Fortune,
10 Apr. 2026
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On Chinese social media, some people said that K-pop — with its suggestive dance moves — is not appropriate for children.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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From high enough in the sky, the clouds look like thick cotton being pulled from a deep-blue couch.—
Hanif Abdurraqib,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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It’s stitched in a grid pattern in a matching blue shade, adding texture and visual interest to the otherwise plain white bedding.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Kennedy, for all her struggles, had a salty irrepressibility.—
Patrick Radden Keefe,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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The bite-size nuggets are topped with hot honey, Parmesan, and pickled peppers and served in a pool of creamy, salty stracciatella.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Spicy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spicy. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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