peppery

• Qualifie une saveur ou une odeur piquante, épicée ou évoquant le poivre ; peut aussi décrire une personne irritable ou colérique.

Describes a taste or smell that is sharp, pungent, or reminiscent of pepper; can also describe a person's temper as irritable or hot-tempered.

1. Having the taste of pepperB1formalculinary

   Having a strong, spicy, or piquant flavor similar to black pepper or chili peppers.

   poivré

   • The soup had a pleasant, peppery kick.
   • He added a peppery seasoning to the steak.
   • The sauce was too peppery for my taste.

   Synonymesfieryhotpiquantpungentsharpspicy

   Antonymesblandflavorlessmildsweettasteless

2. Irritable or sharp-temperedC1informal

   Easily angered or having a sharp, irritable manner.

   Irritable, colérique

   • The old man was known for his peppery disposition.
   • She gave a peppery reply to the criticism.
   • His peppery comments often offended people.

   Synonymescantankerouscholericcrabbycurmudgeonlygrumpyirritablesnappishtestytouchywaspish

   Antonymescalmeasygoingequablemildplacid