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Definition of spicy

spicy

/ˈspaɪ.si/
spi · cy
Adverb:spicily
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1

Flavored with or containing strong, aromatic, or pungent spices, especially those that produce a burning sensation in the mouth.

Example

"The chef prepared a spicy curry using fresh chili peppers, ginger, and cumin."

2

Having a warm, fragrant aroma characteristic of spices such as cinnamon, cloves, or nutmeg.

Example

"A warm, spicy scent drifted from the kitchen while the autumn apple pie was baking."

3

Mildly scandalous, suggestive, or excitingly provocative in nature.

Example

"The celebrity memoir was filled with spicy anecdotes about behind-the-scenes rivalries."

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• Rhymes for spicy

• Nearby Words

spiceless
spicily
spiciness
spicy
spider
spider agama
spider flower

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 16th century from the noun 'spice' plus the adjectival suffix '-y'. The root 'spice' derives from Old French 'espice', from Late Latin 'species', meaning 'wares' or 'spices' (originally 'kind' or 'sort' in Classical Latin).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Spicy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/spicy
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