as in suggestive
hinting at or intended to call to mind matters regarded as indecent
a spicy suggestion that earned him a slap in the face
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Recent Examples of spicy
Fried rice, spicy tuna and spicy salmon were not within the temperature range considered safe.
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Camila Pedrosa, Sacramento Bee, 7 Mar. 2025
But after a hellish helicopter mission and another spicy roundtable, Brit couldn’t convince Dolores, Ivar and Gabby that Dylan was the one to take a shot at, and she was forced out of the game without revealing her true identity.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 7 Mar. 2025
These wines are big, bold, and spicy, often with rich blackberry and dark chocolate flavors.
—Emily Price, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
Grounded by spicy fennel and velvety musks, this unisex cologne boasts impressively long wear, yet is refreshing and light enough to wear on a super humid day.
—Emily Orofino, Vogue, 5 Mar. 2025
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Camila Pedrosa, Sacramento Bee, 7 Mar. 2025
But after a hellish helicopter mission and another spicy roundtable, Brit couldn’t convince Dolores, Ivar and Gabby that Dylan was the one to take a shot at, and she was forced out of the game without revealing her true identity.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 7 Mar. 2025
These wines are big, bold, and spicy, often with rich blackberry and dark chocolate flavors.
—Emily Price, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
Grounded by spicy fennel and velvety musks, this unisex cologne boasts impressively long wear, yet is refreshing and light enough to wear on a super humid day.
—Emily Orofino, Vogue, 5 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for spicy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spicy
Adjective
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Its Monday grosses topped its Saturday receipts — unusual for any film and suggestive of the idea that the release is gaining strength.—
Steven Zeitchik,
The Hollywood Reporter,
19 Mar. 2025
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The results were suggestive but silly—streetwear for Wallace and Gromit.—
Rebecca Mead,
The New Yorker,
17 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Schumer spent nine terms in the House, then ran for one of New York’s Senate seats in 1998, winning a safe blue seat that set him up for life.—
Kyle Khan-Mullins,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Built around shades of blue and cream, vintage patterns, and woven textures, your home style is cozy and welcoming.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Overall, salty snack purchases declined 0.3% during the 52 weeks ending on February 23, according to market research firm Circana.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN,
18 Mar. 2025
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The latter infuses the recipe with a salty quality with less sodium than salt itself.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Mar. 2025
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“Spicy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spicy. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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