spicy

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Adjective

spicy (comparative spicier, superlative spiciest)

1. Of, pertaining to, or containing spice.

   He prepared a spicy casserole.

2. (of flavors) Provoking a burning sensation due to the presence of chillies or similar hot spices.

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

3. (of flavors or odors) Tangy, zesty, or pungent.

   She breathed in the strong, spicy aroma.

4. (of expression or behavior) Vigorous; colorful; stimulating.

   He is known for his spicy political commentary.

5. Risqué, sexy, racy; mildly pornographic.

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

Synonyms

• (piquant) hot, spicy-hot

Translations

• French: épicé
• German: würzig, gewürzt, pikant
• Portuguese: temperado, condimentado
• Russian: пря́ный
• Spanish: condimentado, aliñado, (having a sharp flavor) picante, sazonado, aromático

Translations

• French: épicé, piquant, pimenté
• German: scharf (hot), würzig (herbal)
• Italian: piccante
• Portuguese: apimentado, picante
• Russian: о́стрый
• Spanish: picante

Translations

• Russian: энерги́чный

Translations

• Russian: пика́нтный

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