spicy

adjective

Having a hot, burning taste caused by chili or similar seasonings.

Example sentences

“This curry is too spicy for me.”
“He likes his chicken wings extra spicy.”

For food, 'hot' means the same thing, so menus write 'hot and spicy'. A spicy story is one that is slightly scandalous.

Synonyms for spicy

hot
fiery
peppery

Antonyms

mild
bland

Related words

sweetHaving a taste like sugar or honey.dessertA sweet dish, such as cake or fruit, served at the end of a meal.sourHaving a sharp, acidic taste, like lemon or vinegar.juiceThe liquid that comes from fruit or other plants, often served as a drink.saltyHaving the taste of salt or containing a lot of it.coffeeA drink made by soaking roasted, ground coffee beans in hot water.