spiciest
Highest heat level
Spiciest is the superlative of spicy—the most pungent or highly seasoned among a group: This is the spiciest salsa I've ever tasted.
Figuratively, spiciest describes the most provocative, scandalous, or titillating: Save the spiciest gossip for last.
Capsicum pod or stew
- habaneroExtremely pungent chili variety
- jalapeñoMild-to-medium Mexican pepper
- cayennePungent red spice
- ghost pepperExtremely hot chili variety
capsaicin · Scoville · pepper · serrano · wasabi · horseradish · buffalo · sriracha
Intensely hot or passionate
- piquantPleasingly sharp-tasting
- zestyLively in flavor
- tangySharp and lively-tasting
- sharpFine-edged, or astute
bold · potent · robust · vivid · piercing · acrid · stinging · biting
Flavored or battle-tested
- savoryAppetizing, not sweet
- aromaticPleasantly strong-smelling
- zestyLively in flavor
- tangySharp and lively-tasting
herbal · marinated · gourmet · flavorsome · appetizing · mouthwatering · delectable · succulent
Morally offensive or shocking
- provocativeMeant to provoke response
- racyMildly indecent in content
- risquéBordering on improper
- titillatingPleasurably stimulating, often sensually
gossip · controversial · salacious · sensational · juicy · steamy · tantalizing · suggestive
chili
Capsicum pod or stew
- habaneroExtremely pungent chili variety
- jalapeñoMild-to-medium Mexican pepper
- cayennePungent red spice
ghost pepper · capsaicin · Scoville · pepper · serrano · wasabi · horseradish · buffalo · sriracha · hot sauce
fiery
Intensely hot or passionate
sharp · bold · potent · robust · vivid · piercing · acrid · stinging · biting · punchy
seasoned
Flavored or battle-tested
tangy · herbal · marinated · gourmet · flavorsome · appetizing · mouthwatering · delectable · succulent · palatable
scandalous
Morally offensive or shocking
- provocativeMeant to provoke response
- racyMildly indecent in content
- risquéBordering on improper
titillating · gossip · controversial · salacious · sensational · juicy · steamy · tantalizing · suggestive · naughty