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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.
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