spicy

UK: /ˈspaɪsi/ US: /ˈspaɪsi/ ,(spī′sē)

Inflections of 'spicy' (adj):

spicier

adj comparative

spiciest

adj superlative

WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2025

spic•y /ˈspaɪsi/   adj., -i•er, -i•est. 

1. having or containing spice;
   seasoned with spices:
   spicy Mexican food.
2. of the nature of or resembling spice.
3. slightly improper or risqué:
   a spicy novel; some spicy gossip.

spic•i•ness, n. [uncountable]

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025

spic•y  (spī′sē), adj., spic•i•er, spic•i•est. 

1. Food seasoned with or containing spice:
   a spicy salad dressing.
2. characteristic or suggestive of spice.
3. of the nature of or resembling spice.
4. abounding in or yielding spices.
5. aromatic or fragrant.
6. piquant or pungent:
   spicy criticism.
7. of a slightly improper or risqué nature;
   somewhat sexy:
   a spicy novel.
8. Informal Terms full of spirit;
   lively.

Also, spicey. 

• spice + -y¹ 1555–65

spic′i•ly, adv. 
spic′i•ness, n. 
Synonyms

• 6. hot, sharp, peppery.
• 7. suggestive, racy, ribald, improper.

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::

spicy / ˈspaɪsɪ/ adjective (spicier, spiciest)

1. seasoned with or containing spice
2. highly flavoured; pungent
3. suggestive of scandal or sensation
4. producing or yielding spices

ˈspicily adverb

ˈspiciness noun