spicy

[spahy-see]

adjective, spic·i·er, spic·i·est.

seasoned with or containing spice: a spicy salad dressing.

characteristic or suggestive of spice.

of the nature of or resembling spice.

abounding in or yielding spices.

aromatic or fragrant.

EXPAND

piquant or pungent: spicy criticism.

of a slightly improper or risqué nature; somewhat sexy: a spicy novel.

Informal. full of spirit; lively.

COLLAPSE

Also, spicey.

Origin:
1555–65; spice + -y¹

Related forms

spic·i·ly, adverb

spic·i·ness, noun

un·spic·i·ly, adverb

un·spic·i·ness, noun

un·spic·y, adjective

Synonyms
6. hot, sharp, peppery. 7. suggestive, racy, ribald, improper.

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spicy (ˈspaɪsɪ)

—*adj* , spicier, spiciest
1.	seasoned with or containing spice
2.	highly flavoured; pungent
3.	informal suggestive of scandal or sensation
4.	producing or yielding spices

'spicily

—*adv*

'spiciness

—n

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