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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This homemade corn bread layers sweet, spicy, and salty in one skillet.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2025
Try Coffee With Ginger or Chili To give your coffee a spicy kick and extra perks, sprinkle a pinch of ground ginger or chili powder onto your coffee grounds before brewing.
—Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 28 Oct. 2025
The other drink is xocolatl, a spicy chocolate concoction that dates back to the time of the Aztec and Mayan people.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 26 Oct. 2025
Avoid spicy, crunchy, chewy, or sticky foods, as well as hot drinks and straws, which can disrupt your mouth's healing.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 25 Oct. 2025
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Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2025
Try Coffee With Ginger or Chili To give your coffee a spicy kick and extra perks, sprinkle a pinch of ground ginger or chili powder onto your coffee grounds before brewing.
—Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 28 Oct. 2025
The other drink is xocolatl, a spicy chocolate concoction that dates back to the time of the Aztec and Mayan people.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 26 Oct. 2025
Avoid spicy, crunchy, chewy, or sticky foods, as well as hot drinks and straws, which can disrupt your mouth's healing.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 25 Oct. 2025
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 30 Oct. 2025.
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