spicy

adjective
UK: /ˈspaɪ.si/
US: /ˈspaɪ.si/

  1. Having a strong, hot flavor from spices.

    1. I like spicy food, it's yummy.
    2. The chef made a particularly spicy chili for the competition.

  2. Containing spices; seasoned with spice.

    1. This is a spicy curry, be careful.
    2. The spicy aroma of the mulled wine filled the room during the holidays.

  3. Risqué or suggestive.

    1. He told a spicy joke at the party.
    2. The novel contained several spicy scenes that were considered controversial.

Synonyms

hot piquant peppery pungent racy suggestive

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "spicy" in English means: Having a strong, hot flavor from spices., Containing spices; seasoned with spice., Risqué or suggestive..

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

Synonyms for "spicy": hot, piquant, peppery, pungent, racy, suggestive.

Example usage of "spicy": "I like spicy food, it's yummy.". More examples on the page.