spicy

Example Sentences

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In a hearty lentil-and-vegetable soup, lemon juice contrasts those earthy, spicy flavors with tang and a hint of sweetness.

From Salon • Jun. 13, 2026

The combination of spicy chili oil and sweet-savory tomato oil is wildly good.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

“He especially enjoyed it when we’d have a story about some politician caught with his hand in the cookie jar, or a spicy feature about stuffed shirts behaving badly,” Willse said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

“He starts sweating when he eats spicy food,” Persaud said of their second date at a taco restaurant.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

South Indian food is so spicy it burns on the way out, but it’s worth it.

From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri