spicy

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

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1. Pungent flavor A2 formal culinary

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

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

   ruОстрыйesPicantefrPiquantdeScharfptPicantezh辣的arحارّ المذاق

   Synonyms: hotpepperypiquantpungentsharptangyzesty

   Antonyms: blandmildtastelessunsavory

2. Burning sensation A2 informal culinary

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

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

   ruОстрыйesPicante (sensación de ardor)frQui pique (sensation de brûlure)deScharfptArdidozh辣的arحار

   Synonyms: fieryhotpepperypiquantpungent

   Antonyms: blandboringflavorlessmildtasteless

3. Risqué or suggestive B2 informal

   Suggestive of sexual impropriety or indecency; slightly scandalous.

   • 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.

   ruПикантныйesAtrevido o subido de tonofrGrivois ou osédePikantptPicantezh荤arمُثِيرٌ جِنْسِيًّا

   Synonyms: bawdynaughtyoff-colorracysaucysteamysuggestive

• spicier comparative form
• spiciest superlative form