spiciness

noun

Definition of spicinessnext
as in piquancy

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  1. piquancy
  2. pungency
  3. zest
  4. spice
  5. tang
  6. zing
Noun
  • The key to its flavor is a balance of sweet, spice, piquancy and heat, which creates a balanced and addictive bite.
    — Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 17 June 2024
  • While there are pops of piquancy in Landon’s script, her direction and the performances (with the exception of Woodard) fail to inspire much more than a shrug.
    — Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2024
Definition of piquancy
Noun
  • Paneer just has this wonderful, gentle expression of milky dairy richness, but without much pungency to it.
    — Bon Appétit, Bon Appétit, 22 Jan. 2025
  • After five years, the pungency of Greek oregano wanes but the plant can easily be propagated from shoot tip cuttings.
    — Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 16 Jan. 2025
Definition of pungency
Noun
  • The lid remains fixed and firm, and Marion’s enthusiasm and zest to achieve has also defined the program in short order.
    — Joe Davidson, Sacramento Bee, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Lemon zest: Adds a brightness to the scone and helps enhance the natural flavor of the blueberries.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of zest
Noun
  • Featuring bright, citrusy flavors and rich spices, you’re guaranteed an unforgettable meal.
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 21 Mar. 2025
  • The draw is a unique variety that grows mainly in the Kenyan highlands, the namesake Juniperus procera, which evokes an earth and spice quality that complements an aroma less green and sharp on the palate as its Euro counterparts.
    — Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 20 Mar. 2025
Definition of spice
Noun
  • If Dan Burn’s goal and elevation to the England squad became the individual story of the weekend and Isak’s goal carried a tang of inevitability — so good, so unstoppable — then Newcastle’s midfield felt like the crux of it.
    — George Caulkin, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
  • The meat had crispy edges and pickles added a perfect tang.
    — Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of tang
Noun
  • Wedge Salad - Most Wedges seem plain with a good crunch being the only saving grace; this one has zing, layers, and so much flavor.
    — Kristin L. Wolfe, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
  • Get The Recipe 13 of 20 Lemon Tiramisu Time for a little extra zing.
    — Patricia S York, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of zing
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