spicy
1 of 1adjective/ˈspaɪ.si/
Forms:spicier,spiciest
1
having a strong taste that gives your mouth a pleasant burning feeling
A2- The spicy salsa made with fresh jalapeños added a kick to the chips.
- She enjoyed the spicy curry with its blend of aromatic spices that lingered on her palate.
- The spicy chicken wings made his mouth tingle with heat and flavor.
- He couldn't handle the spicy chili sauce and reached for a glass of water to cool his burning mouth.
- They ordered the spicy Thai noodles, craving the intense heat and bold flavors.
2
suggestive of sexual impropriety or indecency
- The comedian’s routine was filled with spicy jokes that pushed the boundaries of good taste.
- The novel included spicy scenes that were meant to be provocative.
- She avoided discussing the spicy details of her recent date, preferring to keep things private.
- The TV show was criticized for its spicy content, which some viewers found inappropriate.
- The spicy conversation at the party made several guests uncomfortable.
3
interesting or exciting in a lively way
- The new TV show has a spicy plot that keeps viewers hooked.
- Her spicy personality makes every conversation with her engaging.
- The book’s spicy details about the characters added depth to the story.
- They enjoyed a spicy debate that made the meeting much more lively.
- The film’s spicy scenes provided just the right amount of drama.