Meaning & use

Spicier

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Having more spice or a stronger, hotter flavor than something else.

See it in a sentence

This curry is spicier than the one we had last week.

She asked the chef to make the sauce a bit spicier.

A note on using this word

Figuratively, 'spicier' can also describe something more exciting, scandalous, or provocative, as in 'spicier gossip.'

Words with a similar meaning

hotterzestier

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Words with an opposite meaning

blandermilder

Another way to use it

2. adjective

More exciting, scandalous, or provocative.

The tabloids wanted a spicier headline for the story.

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