spicy
Tingles your tongue
Spicy describes food containing or flavored with spices, especially those that produce a hot, burning sensation: Thai food is too spicy for me.
The word extends to anything provocative or titillating: spicy gossip, spicy details.
Online, spicy often describes edgy or risqué content: Her takes on Twitter are getting spicy.
Having sharp, hot flavor
- bitingHarshly critical or cold
- sharpFine-edged, or astute
- tangySharp and lively-tasting
- zippyLively and quick
piquant · zesty · tart · acrid · bracing · nippy · stinging · fiery
Capsicum pod or stew
- cayennePungent red spice
- jalapenoPungent Mexican pepper
- habaneroExtremely pungent chili variety
- serranoSmall hot Mexican pepper
wasabi · horseradish · peppercorn · capsaicin · sriracha · ghost pepper · scotch bonnet · chipotle
Bordering on improper
- suggestiveHinting at impropriety
- titillatingPleasurably stimulating, often sensually
- salaciousLewdly interested in intimacy
- bawdyHumorously indecent
provocative · indecent · scandalous · naughty · raunchy · lewd · off-color · ribald
Acidic fruits with segments
- lemonAcidic yellow citrus
- limeAcidic green citrus
- orangeCitrus with segments
- grapefruitTangy citrus, often halved
tangerine · zest · refreshing · bright · vibrant · lively · tangy · tart
Arousing eager interest
- colorfulFull of varied hues
- vividIntensely clear and bright
- spiritedFull of vim
- animatedFull of life, or drawn moving
dynamic · stimulating · entertaining · interesting · engaging · sensational · dramatic · provocative
peppery
Having sharp, hot flavor
zippy · piquant · zesty · tart · acrid · bracing · nippy · stinging · fiery · hot
chili
Capsicum pod or stew
serrano · wasabi · horseradish · peppercorn · capsaicin · sriracha · ghost pepper · scotch bonnet · chipotle · bird's eye
risqué
Bordering on improper
- suggestiveHinting at impropriety
- titillatingPleasurably stimulating, often sensually
- salaciousLewdly interested in intimacy
bawdy · provocative · indecent · scandalous · naughty · raunchy · lewd · off-color · ribald · indelicate
citrus
Acidic fruits with segments
grapefruit · tangerine · zest · refreshing · bright · vibrant · lively · tangy · tart · acidic
exciting
Arousing eager interest
animated · dynamic · stimulating · entertaining · interesting · engaging · sensational · dramatic · provocative · controversial
curry
Aromatic South Asian dish
cardamom · coriander · mustard · paprika · fenugreek · clove · nutmeg · cinnamon · allspice · star anise
daring
Adventurous courage
- audaciousRecklessly or disrespectfully fearless
- fearlessLacking any apprehension
- adventurousInclined toward risky endeavors
gutsy · brazen · brash · cheeky · sassy · feisty · plucky · spirited · impudent · outspoken
spicybland
Lacking distinctive qualities
mild · flavorless · tasteless · plain · unseasoned
- spicy foodDishes with heat
- spice upMake more interesting
- pumpkin spiceWarm autumn seasoning blend
- spicing upMaking less bland
- sugar and spiceTraditional girlhood ingredients
- spiced upMade more interesting
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