spicy

• Beschreibt Essen, das durch Gewürze einen starken, scharfen oder brennenden Geschmack hat; kann auch pikant oder würzig bedeuten.

Describes food that has a strong, pungent, or hot flavor due to spices.

1. Pungent flavorA2formalculinary

   Having a strong, sharp, and often pleasant taste due to spices.

   Scharf

   • The curry was deliciously spicy but not overwhelming.
   • She loves spicy food, especially Thai dishes.
   • This sauce has a spicy kick from chili peppers.

   Synonymehotpepperypiquantpungentsharptangyzesty

   Antonymeblandmildtastelessunsavory

2. A2informalculinary

   Producing a hot or burning sensation on the tongue or skin.

   Scharf

   • The spicy salsa made his eyes water.
   • Be careful, that pepper is extremely spicy.
   • He ate a spicy wing and immediately reached for water.

   Synonymefieryhotpepperypiquantpungent

   Antonymeblandboringflavorlessmildtasteless

3. Risqué or suggestiveB2informal

   Suggestive of sexual impropriety or indecency; slightly scandalous.

   Pikant

   • The comedian told a few spicy jokes during the show.
   • The movie had some spicy scenes that were not suitable for children.
   • She shared a spicy story about her weekend adventure.

   Synonymebawdynaughtyoff-colorracysaucysteamysuggestive