peppery

adjective
UK: /ˈpepəri/
US: /ˈpepəri/

  1. Having a strong, spicy flavor like pepper.

    1. This soup has a peppery taste that I really enjoy.
    2. The chef added a peppery sauce to give the dish some extra kick.

  2. Sharp or forthright in manner or speech; easily provoked.

    1. He has a peppery temper, so be careful what you say.
    2. The old woman's peppery remarks surprised everyone at the meeting.

Synonyms

spicy hot pungent irritable testy fiery
peppery verb

  1. To season with pepper.

    1. Peppery dishes are my favorite, especially in the winter.
    2. She decided to peppery the chicken before putting it in the oven.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "peppery" in English means: Having a strong, spicy flavor like pepper., Sharp or forthright in manner or speech; easily provoked..

The phonetic transcription of "peppery" is /ˈpepəri/ in British English and /ˈpepəri/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "peppery": spicy, hot, pungent, irritable, testy, fiery.

Example usage of "peppery": "This soup has a peppery taste that I really enjoy.". More examples on the page.