spicy — having a strong, hot flavor from spices
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having a strong, hot flavor from spices
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈspaɪsi/
Korean meaning: 향신료로 인해 맵고 자극적인 맛이 나는
Korean pronunciation: **스파**이시
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
He bit into the spicy chili and his whole face turned red.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
14세기 중세 영어 'spice(향신료)'에서 파생되었으며, 이는 고대 프랑스어 'espice'에서 온 말입니다. 라틴어 'species(종류, 외관)'가 어원으로, 향신료가 다양한 종류와 독특한 특성을 가진다는 의미에서 발전했습니다.
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📝Examples
“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.”
“The romance novel was full of spicy scenes that made readers blush.”
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