as in suggestive
hinting at or intended to call to mind matters regarded as indecent
a spicy suggestion that earned him a slap in the face
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Recent Examples of spicy
Sandwich fixings include roasted eggplant, spicy zucchini, burrata and pistachio cream.
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Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2025
Starting today, July 8, three spicy McMuffins have joined the menu.
—Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 8 July 2025
More familiar menu choices include Kung Pao or Orange chicken ($14.99 for either) or spicy Mala Chicken ($17.99).
—Michael Deeds
july 7, Idaho Statesman, 7 July 2025
Produced by Nelson’s Green Brier Distillery in Nashville, Belle Meade Bourbon is a high-rye bourbon that offers a rich and spicy profile.
—Emily Price, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for spicy
Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2025
Starting today, July 8, three spicy McMuffins have joined the menu.
—Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 8 July 2025
More familiar menu choices include Kung Pao or Orange chicken ($14.99 for either) or spicy Mala Chicken ($17.99).
—Michael Deeds
july 7, Idaho Statesman, 7 July 2025
Produced by Nelson’s Green Brier Distillery in Nashville, Belle Meade Bourbon is a high-rye bourbon that offers a rich and spicy profile.
—Emily Price, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for spicy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spicy
Adjective
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Severe or repeated vomiting and sudden onset chest pain are two parts of what’s called the Mackler Triad, the trio of signs suggestive of Boerhaave syndrome.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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According to the complaint, Perry did not take no for an answer, following up with suggestive text messages and other comments.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
17 June 2025
Adjective
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O'Connell's other daughter, Charlie, was on his right, wearing a striped blue dress and carrying her phone.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
11 July 2025
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Downstairs on the arena floor, dozens of blue tablecloths with yellow napkins are parked in front of a prodigious stage.—
Brian Hamilton,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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Because of crowds, noise and salty language, tournament organizers recommend against bringing children.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 July 2025
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There’s no rush here, just salty air, slow weekends, and the soft clink of champagne glasses at sunset.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
9 July 2025
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“Spicy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spicy. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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