spicy
adjective
seasoned with or containing spice.
spicier
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comparativeof spicy.comparative
The form of an adjective or adverb indicating a greater degree of a quality.
Example Sentences
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Tea companies say they’re benefiting from those seeking a spicier, more full-bodied drink.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
Dave’s Hot Chicken has adopted a similar premise for its spicier entry into the market, but for many Caniacs, nothing beats the stripped-down glory of the original.
From Slate ● Aug. 24, 2026
Your mileage may vary, but know that the best gingerbread cookie in Disneyland is actually inside the park at the Harbor Galley, where the cookies are smaller and rounder but also spicier and chewier.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 19, 2025
A survey conducted online with approximately 6,000 consumers found that 65 percent of consumers said they were eating spicier foods today than they were a year ago.
From Salon ● Apr. 6, 2025
Could justice ever have served up a spicier dish whereon to regale the multitude?
From The Light of Scarthey by Egerton Castle
