spicy

About 0.96 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. adjective Of, pertaining to, or containing spice.

   He prepared a spicy casserole.

2. adjective Of a flavor, provoking a burning sensation due to the presence of capsaicin or a similar chemical.

   This curry is too spicy for me. I can't eat it.

3. adjective Of a food, flavor, or odor, tangy, zesty, or pungent.

   She breathed in the strong, spicy aroma.

4. adjective Of an expression or behavior, vigorous; colorful; stimulating.

   He is known for his spicy political commentary.

5. adjective Scandalous.
6. adjective Risky; mildly aggressive or dangerous.

   Look at the little wildcub! That's one spicy ball of fur.

7. adjective Risqué, sexy, racy; mildly pornographic.

   I don't want my children to see the spicy images on this web site.

Similar words

peppery gingery blue gamey zesty pungent piquant hot gamy savoury

Often followed by

foods and food sauce tomato scent chicken fragrance or

Word family

spicier spiciest spicily spiciness spicinesses