Spicy

Pronunciation: /ˈspaɪsiː/

Spicy (adjective)

  1. Having a strong, hot taste that comes from spices or peppers.
  2. Something that is exciting, interesting, or full of energy.

Examples

  • The dish was too spicy for some people.
  • The movie had a spicy plot that kept everyone engaged.

Common collocations: spicy food, spicy sauce, spicy topic, spicy conversation

Synonyms of Spicy

Formal

Informal

Antonyms of Spicy

  • Describes food lacking strong flavor.
  • Refers to food with low spice level.