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    SPICY

    Pronunciation (US): Play  (GB): Play

    Irregular inflected forms: spicier  Listen to US pronunciation  Listen to GB pronunciation, spiciest  Listen to US pronunciation  Listen to GB pronunciation

     I. (adjective) 

    Comparative and superlative

    Comparative: spicier  Listen to US pronunciation  Listen to GB pronunciation

    Superlative: spiciest  Listen to US pronunciation  Listen to GB pronunciation

    Sense 1

    Meaning:

    Suggestive of sexual improprietyplay

    Example:

    spicy gossip

    Synonyms:

    blue; gamey; gamy; juicy; naughty; racy; risque; spicy

    Classified under:

    Adjectives

    Similar:

    sexy (marked by or tending to arouse sexual desire or interest)

    Derivation:

    spiciness (behavior or language bordering on indelicacy)

    Sense 2

    Meaning:

    Producing a burning sensation on the taste nervesplay

    Example:

    I like my chili extra spicy

    Synonyms:

    hot; spicy

    Classified under:

    Adjectives

    Similar:

    tasty (pleasing to the sense of taste)

    Derivation:

    spiciness (the property of being seasoned with spice and so highly flavored)

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