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Spicy vs Spellbinding - What's the difference?

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Spicy is a related term of spellbinding.


As adjectives the difference between spicy and spellbinding

is that spicy is of, pertaining to, or containing spice while spellbinding is engrossing, fascinating, gaining rapt attention.

spicy

English

Alternative forms

* spicey

Adjective

(er)
  • 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.

    Synonyms

    * (piquant) hot

    References

    * * * * " 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) ----

    spellbinding

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • engrossing, fascinating, gaining rapt attention.