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peppery Synonyms

Another word for peppery

Choosing another word for peppery depends on context, so the 21 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Seasoned with, containing, or having the hot, pungent taste or smell of pepper.

Usage Example

"The fresh arugula added a crisp, spicy bite to the summer salad."

Strongest
spicy
Strong
pungent
piquant
hot
zesty
sharp
tangy

• adjective (Context 2)

Easily provoked to anger; fiery, sharp, or spirited in temper or expression.

Usage Example

"The retired colonel was known for his fiery disposition and sharp-witted remarks during town hall meetings."

Strongest
fiery
quick-tempered
Strong
irascible
testy
feisty
hot-tempered
spirited
irritable

• adjective (Context 3)

Speckled or dotted with fine dark spots, resembling ground pepper.

Usage Example

"The bird's pale chest was marked with a fine, speckled pattern of dark gray flecks."

Strongest
speckled
Strong
flecked
freckled
stippled
mottled
dotted

Opposites of peppery

The opposite of peppery shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

bland
calm
placid
mild
even-tempered
easygoing
solid
mild-mannered
See all opposites of peppery

• Nearby Words

pepperpot
peppershrike
pepperwood
peppery
peppily
peppiness
peppy

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Peppery. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/peppery
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