spicey

[spahy-see]

adjective, spic·i·er, spic·i·est.

spicy.

spicy

or spice·y

[spahy-see]

adjective, spic·i·er, spic·i·est.

seasoned with or containing spice: a spicy salad dressing.

characteristic or suggestive of spice.

of the nature of or resembling spice.

abounding in or yielding spices.

aromatic or fragrant.

piquant or pungent: spicy criticism.

of a slightly improper or risqué nature; somewhat sexy: a spicy novel.

Informal. full of spirit; lively.

Origin of spicy

First recorded in 1555–65; spice + -y¹

Related formsspic·i·ly, adverbspic·i·ness, nounun·spic·i·ly, adverbun·spic·i·ness, nounun·spic·y, adjective

Synonyms for spicy

6. hot, sharp, peppery. 7. suggestive, racy, ribald, improper.

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Related Words for spicier

fragrant, seasoned, piquant, appetizing, hot, aromatic, tangy, peppery, tasty, fiery, sweet, savory, fresh, distinctive, zesty, salty, ambrosial, flavorsome, keen, poignant

Examples from the Web for spicier

Historical Examples of spicier

Could justice ever have served up a spicier dish whereon to regale the multitude?
The Light of Scarthey
Egerton Castle
The difficulty of passing these from hand to hand only made the reading—and the writing—the spicier.
The Grey Wig: Stories and Novelettes
Israel Zangwill

British Dictionary definitions for spicier

spicy

adjective spicier or spiciest

seasoned with or containing spice

highly flavoured; pungent

informal suggestive of scandal or sensation

producing or yielding spices

Derived Formsspicily, adverbspiciness, noun

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Word Origin and History for spicier

spicy

adj.

1560s, from spice + -y (2). Figurative sense of "racy, salacious" dates from 1844. Related: Spiciness.