How to Use spicy in a Sentence

spicy

adjective
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  • What's the hottest pepper in the world?:It's over 300 times spicier than a jalapeño.
    — Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 6 Apr. 2023
  • Brooks’ Rockets are in town on Dec. 5 — the first night of a spicy back-to-back.
    — Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2024
  • The meat is smoky and just slightly charred from the mesquite, and the chiles are spicy and just a bit chewy.
    — Javier Cabral, Bon Appétit, 21 July 2023
  • Here are some of the best places to sink your hands in a pile of spicy mudbugs.
    — Emma Balter, Chron, 6 Feb. 2023
  • The food was spicy and served warm, inspiring the new name of their eatery: the Hot Shoppe.
    — John Kelly, Washington Post, 20 Sep. 2022
  • The spicy flavor is strong and lingers in the back of your throat but in a pleasing way.
    — Yadi Rodriguez, cleveland, 15 Nov. 2022
  • In brief: The more chili peppers, the spicier the romance.
    — Lizz Schumer, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
  • Top with jalapeños and sour cream for a spicy, creamy finish.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2023
  • Both are piled on white bread and soaked down with the restaurant's sweet and spicy red sauce.
    — Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2024
  • The palate is spicy with pepper and vanilla notes, and just a bit of oak.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 6 Oct. 2022
  • This doesn’t make for a bad chip — salty and spicy are a fine combo.
    — Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 24 Sep. 2024
  • The palate is nutty, sweet, and spicy, with a hint of the woody dust and floral notes that the French oak adds to the mix.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 15 Sep. 2024
  • But to call it spicy coleslaw is not quite right either.
    — Emily Cochrane Audra Melton, New York Times, 18 May 2024
  • Cocktails, heaters and spicy food should keep you warm.
    — oregonlive, 21 Nov. 2022
  • The result is delectably rich, spicy and sweet, with a crackling edge.
    — Florence Fabricant, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2023
  • The spicy rice dish has its roots in west Africa, but each country has its own take on the recipe.
    — Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 8 Nov. 2022
  • The tangy, spicy, meaty wings served with herb-y fries have been sought-after for decades.
    — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 10 Sep. 2023
  • Turn up the heat with this sweet and spicy pepper jelly recipe.
    — Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2024
  • The star of this recipe is curry powder with its warm, spicy taste.
    — Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 13 Apr. 2024
  • Where the original had been spicy and sour, the new version was sweet.
    — Michael A. Gardiner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 July 2023
  • These were paired with hot links — spicy, coarse-ground sausages — a handful of fries and a few slices of white bread.
    — Nick Kindelsperger, Chicago Tribune, 26 Sep. 2022
  • To keep your mouth from going up in flames, here are the wine styles that work best with spicy food from around the world.
    — Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 26 Apr. 2024
  • Spicy-n-Sweet Snack Mix This sweet and spicy mix is the perfect camping snack!
    — Beth Branch, Country Living, 25 July 2023
  • The meatball is delectably tender in a sauce that’s smoky and slightly spicy all at once.
    — Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 July 2023
  • Tangy, sweet, tart, sour, salty, and spicy, the Tropical Two-Step Punch has it all!
    — Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 June 2024
  • Add some heat: Add in cayenne pepper or other types of chiles to the mix, or hot sauce on the side for a spicy touch.
    — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2023
  • Carbone’s spicy rigatoni has won the hearts of Drake and Adele — and for good reason.
    — David Morris, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2024
  • The rivalry between the Bucks and Celtics has been spicy lately.
    — Ben Steele, Journal Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2023
  • Frankincense and amber blend with spicy cardamom and patchouli, softened by sweet tonka bean and a hint of sea spray.
    — Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2024
  • Keep this zesty, herbaceous, and spicy Creole seasoning on hand for all of your favorite Creole dishes.
    — Amanda Holstein, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2024

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