spicy (adj.)
having a hot flavour
Examples
- Spicy curry.
Key rules
- Spicy means having a hot flavour from spices
- Spicy food, a spicy curry
- Mild is the opposite
Common mistakes
- The curry is very spice โ The curry is very spicy
Use cases
- Describing curries
- Ordering takeaway
- Describing dishes
๐ก Tip: Spicy can mean a little sexy or exciting in informal speech.