spicy

• Décrit une nourriture ayant une saveur forte, piquante ou brûlante due aux épices.

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.

   Piquant

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

   Synonymeshotpepperypiquantpungentsharptangyzesty

   Antonymesblandmildtastelessunsavory

2. A2informalculinary

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

   Qui pique (sensation de brûlure)

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

   Synonymesfieryhotpepperypiquantpungent

   Antonymesblandboringflavorlessmildtasteless

3. Risqué or suggestiveB2informal

   Suggestive of sexual impropriety or indecency; slightly scandalous.

   Grivois ou osé

   • 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.

   Synonymesbawdynaughtyoff-colorracysaucysteamysuggestive