spicily

In fiery fashion

Spicily means in a manner suggesting spice—with heat, zest, or piquancy.

Food prepared spicily has bold seasoning.

Figuratively, something done spicily has liveliness or provocative edge: She spicily dismissed his excuses.

The word appears more often in its figurative sense than describing actual cuisine.

spirited

vivaciously

With high-spirited energy

tartly · sharply · wittily · pointedly · bitingly · acerbically · caustically · sarcastically · cuttingly · peppering

risqué

suggestively

In an implying manner

racily · titillating · flirtatiously · cheekily · teasingly · scandalously · brazenly · boldly · daringly · seductively

intense

fiery

Intensely hot or passionate

searing · sizzling · heated · hot · piquant · zinging · tingling · eye-watering

flavor

chili

Capsicum pod or stew

paprika · wasabi · ginger · cumin · turmeric · coriander · cardamom · saffron · mustard · horseradish

Opposites
flavor intensity

spicilyblandly

Without distinctive character

mildly · insipidly · plainly · unseasoned · tastelessly

expressiveness/liveliness

spicilyblandly

Without distinctive character

colorlessly · dully · insipidly · lifelessly · boringly

provocativeness/edge

spicilytamely

In submissive manner

innocuously · mildly · inoffensively · safely · blandly

Family

spiciness

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