Spicy vs Sharp_tangy - What's the difference?
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Of, pertaining to, or containing spice.
(of flavors) Provoking a burning sensation due to the presence of chillies or similar hot spices.
(of flavors or odors) Tangy, zesty, or pungent.
(of expression or behavior) Vigorous; colorful; stimulating.
, sexy, racy; mildly pornographic.
Spicy is a related term of sharp_tangy.
spicy
English
Alternative forms
* spiceyAdjective
(er)- He prepared a spicy casserole.
- ''This curry is too spicy for me. I can't eat it.
- She breathed in the strong, spicy aroma.
- He is known for his spicy political commentary.
- I don't want my children to see the spicy images on this web site.
Synonyms
* (piquant) hotReferences
* * * * "spicy" in Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary (Cambridge University Press, 2007) * * Oxford English Dictionary , second edition (1989) * Random House Webster's Unabridged Electronic Dictionary (1987-1996) ----