spicy

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Synonyms: spiny, spica, spiry, spick, spacy, spice, spic, spiky, spicey, spics

Antonyms: spiny, spica, spiry, spick, spacy, spice, spic, spiky, spicey, spics

Related words from Datamuse; suggestions, not definitions.

Adjective

1. Of, pertaining to, or [[containing]] [[spice]].
2. Of a [[flavor]], [[provoke|provoking]] a [[burning]] [[sensation]] due to the presence of [[capsaicin]] or a similar [[chemical]].
3. Of a [[food]], [[flavor]], or [[odor]], [[tangy]], [[zesty]], or [[pungent]].
4. Of an [[expression]] or [[behavior]], [[vigorous]]; [[colorful]]; [[stimulating]].
5. {{lb|en|informal|idiomatic}} {{cap|scandalous}}.
6. {{senseid|en|danger}} {{lb|en|internet slang}} [[risky|Risky]]; mildly [[aggressive]] or [[dangerous]].
7. {{lb|en|internet slang}} {{cap|risqué}}, [[sexy]], [[racy]]; [[mildly]] [[pornographic]].

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