Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word Having a strong, pungent, or hot flavor or aroma that can make your mouth feel a burning sensation.
Spicy
/ˈspaɪsi/Synonyms:
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Examples:
The soup is too spicy for me.I love spicy food with lots of flavor.
Etymology:
The word spicy dates back to the late 15th century, derived from the Middle English spicye, which originates from the Old French espice’, and is related to Latin species, meaning kind, type, or spice'.
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