Meaning of the word spicy in English

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spicy

US /ˈspaɪ.si/

UK /ˈspaɪ.si/

having a strong, pungent, and hot flavor

Example:

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I love eating spicy food, especially curries.

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Be careful, this sauce is very spicy.

Synonym:

hot fiery peppery pungent piquant

exciting or scandalous

Example:

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The newspaper published a spicy article about the celebrity's private life.

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She told a very spicy joke that made everyone laugh.

Synonym:

racy risqué scandalous provocative sensational

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