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spiciness

NOUN
flavor
Synonyms
STRONGEST
acidity aroma essence extract seasoning sweetness zest
STRONG
astringency bitterness gusto hotness piquancy pungency relish saltiness sapidity savor smack sourness tang tartness twang vim wallop zing
WEAK
sapor
Antonyms
STRONG
blandness
NOUN
piquancy
Synonyms
STRONG
liveliness raciness salt sharpness spice tang zest
Antonyms
STRONG
blandness dullness
NOUN
sapor
Synonyms
WEAK
acidity aroma astringency bitterness essence extract gusto hotness piquancy pungency relish saltiness sapidity savor seasoning smack sourness sweetness tang tartness taste twang vim wallop zest zing
NOUN
tang
Synonyms
STRONG
aroma bite flavor guts kick nip piquancy pungency reek relish sapidity savor scent smack smell tanginess thrill twang zest zip
WEAK
sapor
Antonyms
STRONG
apathy blandness dullness laziness lethargy

Example Sentences

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The spiciness had a kick that left my companions asking if I needed some milk.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

The wildly popular show features Evans holding surprisingly in-depth interviews with guests as they eat chicken wings with ever-increasing levels of spiciness.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2025

The spiciness comes from the potent “ghost pepper”, cultivated in northeastern India, where it's known as bhut jolokia.

From BBC • Jul. 17, 2024

Mo Sherifdeen, a travel marketer in Portland who is Sri Lankan American, has added ketchup to his to temper the spiciness.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 8, 2024

Odenigbo was holding a newspaper-wrapped package of suya; she could smell the smoky spiciness from where she stood.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie