spicy

adjective

ˈspī-sē How to pronounce spicy (audio)
Definition of spicynext
as in suggestive
hinting at or intended to call to mind matters regarded as indecent a spicy suggestion that earned him a slap in the face

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Recent Examples of spicy Wear breathable fabrics, carry a portable fan, stay hydrated and avoid sweat triggers like caffeine, alcohol and spicy foods can take the edge off. — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 28 Aug. 2026 Cinnamon Rodents hate spicy smells, including the smell of cinnamon. — Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 28 Aug. 2026 The spicy margarita and bootlegger cocktails were lady-friend approved, and the guys all loved their beers. — Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 27 Aug. 2026 McDonald’s Spicy Chicken McNuggets are breaded in a spicy tempura coating that contains a blend of aged cayenne and chili peppers, giving the nuggets the perfect spicy kick. — Molly Burford, Southern Living, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for spicy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spicy
  1. suggestive
  2. blue
  3. salty
Adjective
  • Messages in 2024 between Johnson and Duffey revealed the two men used suggestive language.
    — Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • They are not allowed to send or receive pornography, but there are no rules against suggestive photos.
    — Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of suggestive
Adjective
  • The above style is an absolute staple, and the mid-blue wash goes with everything—I’m already picturing it with a gray cashmere sweater.
    — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Watching a giant blue bull move through the Nevada desert feels surreal, and with Ukrainian collaborators building it, the piece strongly shows cultural identity and resilience.
    — Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of blue
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  • Curiosity has climbed through a vertical half-mile (1 kilometer) of rock layers so far, finding clay-rich, mudstone layers that give way at higher elevations to younger sandstones full of salty minerals.
    — Ashwin R. Vasavada, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Parts of Florida Bay remain too salty, with too little water flowing from Everglades marshes.
    — Jenny Staletovich, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of salty

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“Spicy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spicy. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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