spicy
adjective
seasoned with or containing spice.
spiciness
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a word derived from
spicy.
Example Sentences
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Shukam is a dried white chili, typically boiled and then dried with a milk spiciness.
From Salon ● Jan. 15, 2026
She’s browsed the kimchi options at her local supermarket, but worried about the spiciness.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 11, 2025
The wildly popular show features Evans holding surprisingly in-depth interviews with guests as they eat chicken wings with ever-increasing levels of spiciness.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 3, 2025
The spiciness comes from the potent “ghost pepper”, cultivated in northeastern India, where it's known as bhut jolokia.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2024
I said, biting into one, its sweet spiciness giving me a thrill.
From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool
