Spicy
(adjective)
- Having a strong and distinctive flavor of spices.
- Having a strong and distinctive flavor of chili peppers.
Origin:
Late 16th century: from spice + -y.
Examples:
- I love spicy food, especially Thai and Indian dishes.
- He ordered a spicy chicken burrito for lunch.
- She added some spicy pepper to her soup to give it more flavor.
- The dish was a little too spicy for my taste.
- The spicy aroma of the food filled the air.