Elementary ๐Ÿ“š Vocabulary ยท #566 of 1319

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
๐Ÿ’ก Tip: Spicy can mean a little sexy or exciting in informal speech.

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