spicier; spiciest
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: producing or abounding in spices
… the spicy isles of the Indies …—
Thomas G. Gentry born 1843
Thomas G. Gentry born 1843A tale of heroic misadventure followed, spiriting me from 16th-century Cornwall to the spicy shores of North Africa.—Sophie Gee
Sophie GeeExamples of spicy in a Sentence
a spicy suggestion that earned him a slap in the face
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The resulting artisan whiskey is crisp and spicy with notes of pepper, citrus zest, and a distinctive herbal quality that speaks to its northern terroir.
—Kevin Sintumuang, Outside, 30 Dec. 2025
This spicy, cheesy cornbread should fit the bill.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2025
The sweet-spicy glaze will keep everyone coming back for more.
—Holly Riordan, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Dec. 2025
The delicata squash croissant from Two Seven Two Crunchy, chewy and savory, the delicata squash croissant from Blair Fornshell, who also owns Brown Bear Bakery in Over-the-Rhine, featured subtly sweet dough topped with nutty roasted delicata squash and spicy chili crisp.
—Keith Pandolfi, Cincinnati Enquirer, 28 Dec. 2025
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Kevin Sintumuang, Outside, 30 Dec. 2025
This spicy, cheesy cornbread should fit the bill.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2025
The sweet-spicy glaze will keep everyone coming back for more.
—Holly Riordan, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Dec. 2025
The delicata squash croissant from Two Seven Two Crunchy, chewy and savory, the delicata squash croissant from Blair Fornshell, who also owns Brown Bear Bakery in Over-the-Rhine, featured subtly sweet dough topped with nutty roasted delicata squash and spicy chili crisp.
—Keith Pandolfi, Cincinnati Enquirer, 28 Dec. 2025
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“Spicy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spicy. Accessed 1 Jan. 2026.
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