spicier; spiciest
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: producing or abounding in spices
… the spicy isles of the Indies …—
Thomas G. Gentry born 1843
Thomas G. Gentry born 1843A tale of heroic misadventure followed, spiriting me from 16th-century Cornwall to the spicy shores of North Africa.—Sophie Gee
Sophie GeeExamples of spicy in a Sentence
a spicy suggestion that earned him a slap in the face
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Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 27 Mar. 2026
The spicy-pickle snack trend has its own music video now.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
Look for specialty bites like the Scarlet Wave, featuring seared salmon, spicy tuna, tobiko and crispy onions, or the Kaisen Roll, featuring lobster, shrimp tempura, avocado, cucumber and bonito.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
Avoid acidic, spicy and sharp or crunchy foods.
—CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
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“Spicy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spicy. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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