spicy — having a strong, hot flavor from spices
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having a strong, hot flavor from spices
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈspaɪsi/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's kimchi is so spicy that it could wake the dead.
- The celebrity's spicy interview revealed shocking secrets about Hollywood.
- He ordered the mildest dish on the menu, but it was still too spicy for his delicate taste buds.
spicy
ADJECTIVE[/ˈspaɪsi/]
having a strong, hot flavor from spices
💡 Concept
He bit into the spicy chili and his whole face turned red.
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈspaɪsi/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈspaɪsi/
🌳Etymology
Rootspice
Suffix--y
🎵Rhyme
diceypriceynicey
dicey
pricey
nicey
🔗Collocations
spicy food
spicy sauce
spicy details
too spicy
spicy gossip
mildly spicy
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My grandmother's kimchi is so spicy that it could wake the dead.”
“The celebrity's spicy interview revealed shocking secrets about Hollywood.”
😄 Fun example
“He ordered the mildest dish on the menu, but it was still too spicy for his delicate taste buds.”
“The romance novel was full of spicy scenes that made readers blush.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
hotpepperyfierypungentzesty
Antonyms
mildblandtasteless
Related
seasonedflavorfulpiquanttangysharp
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