PEPPERY Synonyms: 69 Similar and Opposite Words

peppery

adjective

ˈpe-p(ə-)rē

Definition of peppery

as in fiery

marked by a lively display of strong feeling the author of several peppery diatribes on religious intolerance

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Recent Examples of peppery In addition to the pops of color, the leaves and flowers are edible, with a peppery tang. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 1 Aug. 2026 Don’t forget to serve them with chowchow, a colorful veggie condiment with a peppery kick. — Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 25 July 2026 Radishes Radishes are root vegetables (specifically taproots) with a peppery flavor, vitamin C, and fiber. — Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 10 July 2026 Rather than the peppery brightness of the original, this version leans toward a woodier, warmer tone. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for peppery

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Kusama, known for her fiery red wig, lived by choice in a Tokyo psychiatric hospital for decades.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
In humans and other animals the isothiocyanates stimulate sensory receptors in the mouth and nose, resulting in a peppery, pungent flavor that is often described as sharp rather than fiery.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of fiery

Adjective

Set physical activity goals and prioritize exercise, including both aerobic activities such as brisk walking, cycling or swimming, along with strength training.

— Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026
Fredericson recommends simple, everyday activities such as brisk neighborhood walks, gardening, cycling, bodyweight exercises and even parking farther from the entrance at the grocery store.

— Daryl Austin, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of brisk

Adjective

In 1967, the prominent computer scientists Allen Newell, Alan Perlis, and Herbert Simon staked out their position in a spirited letter to the editor in the journal Science.

— Ben Brubaker, Quanta Magazine, 28 Aug. 2026
Set in a small Texas town, the film follows Parton as the spirited owner of a famous local establishment and Reynolds as the sheriff determined to defend it from public scrutiny.

— Meredith G. White, AZCentral.com, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of spirited

Adjective

The mop-haired actor plays Joey, a spunky boy onboard who bonds with Maddie over having absent parents in the military.

— Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026
In many ways, this movie set the template for the modern action-comedy blockbuster, but few of its many imitators have come close to matching the spunky edginess and swooning romantic intrigue of the original trend-setter.

— Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of spunky

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