spicy

Example Sentences

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Danny’s cheeks felt like the time he accidentally ate a blob of spicy wasabi thinking it was a piece of avocado.

From Literature

It smelled of some sort of incense—spicy and sharp, yet strangely pleasant.

From Literature

Amid the debate’s dodging, weaving, yammering and spicy back-and-forth, there were a few moments when the candidates rose above the din.

From Los Angeles Times

Diaz credits social media with sparking a “fervor for really spicy, flavorful food,” and said people are willing to splurge on Caribbean restaurants, since they “travel by eating.”

From The Wall Street Journal

The finished dumpling — which can be enjoyed as a quick snack or meal — is deliciously pillowy and spicy with a hint of zing.

From Salon