Spicier: meaning, definitions and examples

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spicier

 

[ ˈspaɪsɪər ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

food flavor

Spicier refers to a taste that has a higher intensity of spices compared to the ordinary or baseline flavor. It often indicates that the food contains more hot spices such as chili peppers, which can add heat as well as complex flavor profiles. The term is commonly used in culinary contexts to describe dishes that are intended to be more provocative and flavorful. When a dish is described as spicier, it means it is likely to elicit a stronger response from the palate due to the added spices.

Synonyms

hotter, more flavorful, piquant, seasoned, zestier

Examples of usage

  • I prefer my curry to be spicier.
  • The restaurant is famous for its spicier nachos.
  • Her salsa recipe is spicier than mine.
  • He challenged himself to eat the spicier wings.
  • We wanted a spicier version of the traditional recipe.

Translations

Translations of the word "spicier" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais picante

🇮🇳 ज्यादा मसालेदार

🇩🇪 würziger

🇮🇩 lebih pedas

🇺🇦 пекучіший

🇵🇱 ostrzejszy

🇯🇵 スパイシーな

🇫🇷 plus épicé

🇪🇸 más picante

🇹🇷 daha baharatlı

🇰🇷 더 매운

🇸🇦 أكثر حارة

🇨🇿 pikantnější

🇸🇰 pálivejší

🇨🇳 更辣

🇸🇮 bolj začinjen

🇮🇸 eldra kryddað

🇰🇿 тағы да ащы

🇬🇪 მეტი სანელებელი

🇦🇿 daha ədviyyatlı

🇲🇽 más picante

Etymology

The word 'spicier' is a comparative form of 'spicy', which derives from the Middle English word 'spic', meaning 'spice'. This, in turn, comes from the Old French 'espice', which can be traced back to Latin 'species', referring to a particular kind of spice or flavor. The use of spices can be traced back thousands of years as a method of enhancing the flavor of food, preserving it, and for various health benefits. The comparative form reflects how one dish may have more spice than another, a concept that has evolved with the culinary arts across different cultures. Over time, the popularity of spicy foods has grown in many cuisines worldwide, illustrating diverse cultural palates and the appreciation for heat and flavor in cooking.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,014, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.