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spicy Synonyms

Another word for spicy

Choosing another word for spicy depends on context, so the 25 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
hot
piquant
peppery
Strong
fiery
zesty
pungent
tangy
seasoned
Weak
flavorful

• adjective (Context 2)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
aromatic
Strong
fragrant
spiced
perfumed
redolent
Weak
scented

• adjective (Context 3)

Mildly scandalous, suggestive, or excitingly provocative in nature.

Usage Example

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

Strongest
racy
risqué
juicy
provocative
Strong
saucy
suggestive
scandalous
salacious
titillating
naughty

Opposites of spicy

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

mild
bland
tame
odorless
wholesome
scentless
clean
unscented
See all opposites of spicy

• Nearby Words

spiceless
spicily
spiciness
spicy
spider
spider agama
spider flower

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