'Spicy' definitions:
Definition of 'spicy'
From: WordNet
adjective
adjective
Producing a burning sensation on the taste nerves; "hot salsa"; "jalapeno peppers are very hot" [syn: hot, spicy]
adjective
Definition of 'Spicy'
From: GCIDE
- Spicy \Spi"cy\, a. [Compar. Spicier; superl. Spiciest.] [From Spice.]
- 1. Flavored with, or containing, spice or spices; fragrant; aromatic; as, spicy breezes. "The spicy nut-brown ale." --Milton. [1913 Webster]
- Led by new stars, and borne by spicy gales. --Pope. [1913 Webster]
- 2. Producing, or abounding with, spices. [1913 Webster]
- In hot Ceylon spicy forests grew. --Dryden. [1913 Webster]
- 3. Fig.: Piquant; racy; as, a spicy debate. [1913 Webster]
- Syn: Aromatic; fragrant; smart; pungent; pointed; keen. See Racy. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'spicy'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- ambrosial,
- aromatic,
- balmy,
- bawdy,
- biting,
- blue,
- brisk,
- broad,
- burning,
- curried,
- essenced,
- exciting,
- fiery,
- flavorful,
- flavorsome,
- flowery,
- fragrant,
- fruity,
- full-bodied,
- high-seasoned,
- high-spirited,
- hot,
- hot as pepper,
- improper,
- incense-breathing,
- indecent,
- indecorous,
- indelicate,
- interesting,
- intimate,
- inviting,
- juicy,
- lively,
- musky,
- nippy,
- notorious,
- odorate,
- odoriferous,
- odorous,
- off color,
- off-color,
- offensive,
- outrageous,
- peppery,
- perfumed,
- perfumy,
- piquant,
- poignant,
- provocative,
- provoking,
- pungent,
- purple,
- racy,
- readable,
- redolent,
- revealing,
- revelatory,
- ribald,
- rich,
- risky,
- risque,
- salty,
- savory,
- scabrous,
- scandalous,
- scented,
- seasoned,
- sensational,
- sexy,
- shady,
- sharp,
- snappy,
- sophisticated,
- spiced,
- spirited,
- stimulating,
- succulent,
- suggestive,
- sweet,
- sweet-scented,
- sweet-smelling,
- tangy,
- tantalizing,
- thought-challenging,
- thought-inspiring,
- thought-provoking,
- thuriferous,
- tickling,
- titillating,
- unseemly,
- wicked,
- with a kick,
- zestful,
- zesty,
- zippy