Adjective

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Of, pertaining to, or containing spice.

He prepared a spicy casserole.

(of flavors) Provoking a burning sensation due to the presence of chillies or similar hot spices.

''This curry is too spicy for me. I can't eat it.

(of flavors or odors) Tangy, zesty, or pungent.

She breathed in the strong, spicy aroma.

(of expression or behavior) Vigorous; colorful; stimulating.

He is known for his spicy political commentary.

, sexy, racy; mildly pornographic.

I don't want my children to see the spicy images on this web site.

Adjective

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Untrue, not factual, factually incorrect.

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Based on factually incorrect premises: false legislation

Spurious, artificial.

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*:At her invitation he outlined for her the succeeding chapters with terse military accuracy?; and what she liked best and best understood was avoidance of that false modesty which condescends, turning technicality into pabulum.

(lb) Of a state in Boolean logic that indicates a negative result.

Uttering falsehood; dishonest or deceitful.

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Not faithful or loyal, as to obligations, allegiance, vows, etc.; untrue; treacherous.

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*(John Milton) (1608-1674)

*:I to myself was false , ere thou to me.

Not well founded; not firm or trustworthy; erroneous.

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*(Edmund Spenser) (c.1552–1599)

*:whose false foundation waves have swept away

Not essential or permanent, as parts of a structure which are temporary or supplemental.

(lb) Out of tune.