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
But no scientific studies have actually confirmed that spicy food alone will cause a pregnant person to go into labor—and just one study found a statistical connection between heartburn and the amount of hair a baby is born with.
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Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
The evening was full of drama and excitement — including one particularly spicy moment when Robert ripped off his shirt mid-dance and several stars earning their highest scores of the season.
—Brianne Tracy, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
For example, rye tends to be spicier than bourbon.
—Hali Bey Ramdene, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Oct. 2025
Cozy vanilla and rich woods are laced with sparkling ginger and cardamom for a spicy-sweet twist that’s both comforting and irresistible.
—Sarah Kinonen, Allure, 1 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for spicy
Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
The evening was full of drama and excitement — including one particularly spicy moment when Robert ripped off his shirt mid-dance and several stars earning their highest scores of the season.
—Brianne Tracy, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
For example, rye tends to be spicier than bourbon.
—Hali Bey Ramdene, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Oct. 2025
Cozy vanilla and rich woods are laced with sparkling ginger and cardamom for a spicy-sweet twist that’s both comforting and irresistible.
—Sarah Kinonen, Allure, 1 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for spicy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spicy
Adjective
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The department’s content warnings include mild romantic situations and notions of matchmaking, gentle social satire, occasional passive-aggressive dialogue and very mild suggestive themes (but nothing explicit).—
Eric E. Harrison,
Arkansas Online,
1 Oct. 2025
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This result is suggestive but not conclusive, as it was based on modeling and not direct measurements.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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For those with different color preferences, the collection is also available (and on sale) in stunning blue and green shades as well.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
8 Oct. 2025
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Affleck looked dapper in a classic blue suit with a white button-down shirt and opted out of wearing a tie.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Parmesan Cheese Parmesan is a hard, salty cheese that's a great source of calcium.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
7 Oct. 2025
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Cheddar melts into the mix for creamy richness, and the bacon wrapping crisps up for a salty, savory crust.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
5 Oct. 2025
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“Spicy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spicy. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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