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Synonyms of spicy

7 similar words · 4 opposite words

Another word for spicy is spicy-hot. Other synonyms of spicy are pungent, zesty, hot, piquant and tangy. The opposite of spicy is unspicy.

Synonyms and similar words for spicy

adjectiveOf a flavor, provoking a burning sensation due to the presence of capsaicin or a similar chemical.

  • hotSpicy, pungent, piquant, as some chilis and other spices are.
  • spicy-hotSynonym of spicy (“provoking a burning sensation”).
  • piquantFavorably stimulating to the palate; pleasantly spicy; tangy.
  • fiery

adjectiveMore synonyms

  • pungentHaving a strong odor that stings the nose; said especially of acidic or spicy substances.
  • tangyHaving a sharp, pungent flavor.
  • zestyHaving a piquant or pungent taste; spicy.

Opposite of spicy

adjectiveMore antonyms

Meaning of spicy

  1. adjective Of, pertaining to, or containing spice.
  2. adjective Of a flavor, provoking a burning sensation due to the presence of capsaicin or a similar chemical.
  3. adjective Of a food, flavor, or odor, tangy, zesty, or pungent.

Full definition of spicy

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Questions about synonyms of spicy

What is another word for spicy?
Spicy has 7 synonyms on Word.ws, such as spicy-hot, pungent, zesty, hot, piquant and tangy.
What is the opposite of spicy?
The opposite of spicy is unspicy.
What does spicy mean?
Spicy means of, pertaining to, or containing spice.

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Adapted from Wiktionary: spicy (page history and authors) and the entries of the words listed. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws grouped the synonyms and antonyms by meaning and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.

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