peppery
Like fresh arugula
Peppery describes something with the hot, sharp taste of pepper: a peppery arugula salad, peppery radishes.
Extended to temperament, it means quick to anger or sharp-tongued: a peppery old colonel who didn't suffer fools.
The word can also describe speech or writing that's sharp and spirited: peppery commentary, a peppery exchange.
Pleasingly sharp-tasting
- sharpFine-edged, or astute
- bitingHarshly critical or cold
- tangySharp and lively-tasting
- zestyLively in flavor
pungent · fiery · hot · tart · brisk · bold · robust · spiced
Given to cutting remarks
- causticChemically burning; bitterly mocking
- bitingHarshly critical or cold
- acerbicSharp and biting
- cuttingDividing via sharp edge
incisive · pointed · barbed · stinging · tart · scathing · acrid · sardonic
Capsicum pod or stew
- cayennePungent red spice
- jalapenoPungent Mexican pepper
- habaneroExtremely pungent chili variety
- capsaicinChili heat compound
serrano · sriracha · horseradish · wasabi · mustard · chipotle · ginger · paprika
Easily provoked to annoyance
- testyShort-tempered, easily provoked
- irascibleProne to outbursts
- short-temperedProne to sudden anger
- snappyQuick and clever
touchy · quick-tempered · choleric · cantankerous · grouchy · crusty · crotchety · waspish
piquant
Pleasingly sharp-tasting
zesty · pungent · fiery · hot · tart · brisk · bold · robust · spiced · seasoned
sharp-tongued
Given to cutting remarks
cutting · incisive · pointed · barbed · stinging · tart · scathing · acrid · sardonic · sarcastic
chili
Capsicum pod or stew
capsaicin · serrano · sriracha · horseradish · wasabi · mustard · chipotle · ginger · paprika · garam masala
irritable
Easily provoked to annoyance
- testyShort-tempered, easily provoked
- irascibleProne to outbursts
- short-temperedProne to sudden anger
snappy · touchy · quick-tempered · choleric · cantankerous · grouchy · crusty · crotchety · waspish · petulant
spirited
Full of vim
vivacious · energetic · animated · dynamic · vigorous · zippy · sprightly · plucky · bold · brisk
- fragrancesperfume, cologne, aftershave, essential oils, floral
- food adjectivesdelicious, tasty, yummy, scrumptious, savory
- Spice Flavorsspicy, hot, mild, pungent, aromatic
- spicinessmild, medium, hot, extra hot, spicy
- taste descriptionsbitter, sweet, sour, salty, acidic
- tastessweet, sour, salty, bitter, umami
pepperybland
Lacking distinctive qualities
mild · tasteless · flavorless · insipid · plain
pepperymild-mannered
Gentle and unassertive
affable · easygoing · placid · good-natured · cheerful
- red pepperPungent capsicum variety
- salt and pepperTwo basic table seasonings
- hot pepperPungent capsicum variety
- bell pepperMild, hollow pod vegetable
- pepperoni pizzaBaked dough with cured meat
- black pepperDried berry spice
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