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spicy

/ˈspaɪsi/
spi · cy ˈspaɪ · si
English Definition
adj. having a strong, hot flavor
中文释义
辛辣的，辣的
Significado en Español
picante
한국어 뜻
매운
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
cay
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Example Sentence

This curry is quite spicy.

这道咖喱相当辣。

Synonyms
hot peppery fiery
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “spicy”:

  1. A bland
  2. B mild
  3. C flavorless
  4. D peppery
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D — peppery. “spicy” means adj. having a strong, hot flavor

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The ______ red curry was so hot that his eyes began to water.

  1. A spicy
  2. B bland
  3. C mild
  4. D tasteless
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A — spicy. “spicy” means adj. having a strong, hot flavor

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Common questions about “spicy”

What does “spicy” mean?

spicy — adj. having a strong, hot flavor. In Chinese: 辛辣的，辣的.

How do you pronounce “spicy”?

spicy is pronounced /ˈspaɪsi/. It breaks into 2 syllables: spi · cy.

How do you use “spicy” in a sentence?

This curry is quite spicy. (这道咖喱相当辣。)

What are synonyms for “spicy”?

hot, peppery, fiery — all close in meaning to spicy (adj. having a strong, hot flavor).

Is “spicy” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. spicy appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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