spicy

Examples

• All

• But you have a spicy way about you on Twitter.

  Lex Fridman

• It seems like you've had a spicy few years of controversy.

• And this is where things get really spicy and also a little weird.

• I need to say that it's been a very spicy exchange between a few of you guys here.

  Blog text (27)

• I am pleased to inform my readers that this post has been selected by Blogadda for Spicy Saturdays.

  Blog text (13)

• Vandy came out chirping about Georgia this week, trying to make this week a little spicier.

  Blog text (34)

• With the offseason in full swing, SB Nation's network of NBA bloggers is intermittently banding together to keep things spicy with discussions of appropriate topics.

  Blog text (4)

• The debate became spicy when participants began to challenge each other's views openly.

• Her article took a spicy stance on climate change that sparked much discussion online.

• The panel discussion was spicy, with several members expressing controversial opinions.

Synonyms

F

fiery

vsspicy

64 3.5

Full of strong, often angry feelings

is focused on provoking reactions rather than just showing passion

Z

zesty

vsspicy

4 4.2

A bright, slightly spicy taste

is mainly about causing bold controversy rather than pleasant character

R

red-hot

vsspicy

3 4.0

Full of strong feeling or interest

is aimed at creating controversy rather than only excitement

S

sizzling

vsspicy

• Informal

1 3.9

Very exciting and full of strong feeling

is used to provoke or shock opinions rather than just excite

H

heated

vsspicy

4.2

A discussion full of strong feelings and anger

is more about purposely causing controversy or bold provocative remarks

Antonyms

B

bland

23 2.0

Food that has a very weak taste and little or no strong flavor

U

uncontroversial

6 4.4

Easy for people to accept because few people disagree

Compounds

S

spicy curry

1 2.1

A meal made with many strong spices that makes your mouth feel hot

S

spicy dipping sauce

2.5

A sauce that tastes hot from spices for dipping food like chicken or dumplings

S

spicy hiam

7.9

A spicy sauce that adds heat and flavor to food

S

spicy twist

3.9

A small unexpected hot flavor added to a dish

S

spicy veggie momo

• Indian

3.8

A dumpling filled with spicy cooked vegetables often steamed or fried

How Provocative

inflammatory

• Literature

41 7.4

spicy

• Slang

8 3.7

provocative

112 6.7

bold

257 2.7

tame

20 3.7

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology