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 finish is long, warming, and spicy, with lingering notes of agave, citrus, and pepper.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Plates of spicy edamame, beautifully cut sashimi and nigiri, panko-coated shrimp, and cooked-to-perfection sirloin and broccolini are all worth circling on the menu for future reference, as are the delicate strawberry and cheesecake mochi that round the sitting off.
—Lauren Keith, Robb Report, 30 May 2026
But when the Selecao (national team) plays, fans from all over the country unite to cheer, wave flags and eat Bifanas (spicy pork sandwiches) during games.
—Michelle Kaufman
may 29, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
Ramen remains on the menu, including miso and creamy ramen options, both available with a spicy version, according to the menu.
—Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Plates of spicy edamame, beautifully cut sashimi and nigiri, panko-coated shrimp, and cooked-to-perfection sirloin and broccolini are all worth circling on the menu for future reference, as are the delicate strawberry and cheesecake mochi that round the sitting off.
—Lauren Keith, Robb Report, 30 May 2026
But when the Selecao (national team) plays, fans from all over the country unite to cheer, wave flags and eat Bifanas (spicy pork sandwiches) during games.
—Michelle Kaufman
may 29, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
Ramen remains on the menu, including miso and creamy ramen options, both available with a spicy version, according to the menu.
—Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for spicy
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“Spicy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spicy. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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