spicy

adjective

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

Example sentence

“This curry is too spicy for me.”

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

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.