peppery

adjective

pep·pery ˈpe-p(ə-)rē

Synonyms of peppery

: of, relating to, or having the qualities of pepper : hot, pungent

a peppery taste

: having a hot temper : touchy

a peppery boss

: fiery, stinging

a peppery satire

pepperiness

ˈpe-p(ə-)rē-nəs

noun

Examples of peppery in a Sentence

She's a peppery, outspoken woman. the author of several peppery diatribes on religious intolerance

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Cottin remains a drily smart, likably peppery lead, perfectly countering the spiraling scattiness of the wonderful Calamy. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 30 Aug. 2026 The chicken hits with a peppery snap, citrusy and resinous with a trace of fenugreek lurking in the background. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026 Get it with mustard or a peppery chili, just not solely ketchup (per house rules). — Matt Cortina, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2026 Add a can of white beans for heft and serve with peppery greens like arugula or a hardy chicory like radicchio. — Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for peppery

Word History

First Known Use

1610, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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peppery

adjective

pep·pery ˈpep-(ə-)rē

: of, relating to, or having the qualities of pepper : hot

: having a hot temper

: fiery sense 3a

peppery

adjective

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