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spiciest

 

[ ˈspaɪsiɪst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

food heat

The term 'spiciest' refers to the highest level of spiciness or heat in food. It indicates that a dish contains a significant amount of spices, particularly those that produce a burning sensation in the mouth, such as chili peppers. This adjective is often used to compare different dishes or ingredients regarding their heat levels.

Synonyms

hotter, piquant, zestier

Examples of usage

  • This curry is the spiciest I've ever tasted.
  • I can't handle the spiciest salsa at this restaurant.
  • She loves the spiciest dishes from Thai cuisine.

Translations

Translations of the word "spiciest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais picante

🇮🇳 सबसे तीखा

🇩🇪 der schärfste

🇮🇩 paling pedas

🇺🇦 найгостріший

🇵🇱 najostrzejszy

🇯🇵 最も辛い

🇫🇷 le plus épicé

🇪🇸 el más picante

🇹🇷 en acı

🇰🇷 가장 매운

🇸🇦 الأكثر حرا

🇨🇿 nejpálivější

🇸🇰 najpálivejší

🇨🇳 最辣的

🇸🇮 najbolj začinjen

🇮🇸 mest kryddaður

🇰🇿 ең ащы

🇬🇪 ყველაზე ცხარე

🇦🇿 ən acı

🇲🇽 el más picante

Word origin

The word 'spicy' is derived from the late Middle English word 'spici' which means 'having a strong flavor or aroma' and comes from the Latin word 'spicius', which relates to 'spice'. The suffix '-est' is a superlative marker indicating the highest degree of an adjective. Historically, spices have been prized not only for their flavors but also for their preservative qualities and medicinal properties. As the global trade of spices expanded in the medieval period, the connotation of spiciness evolved to often represent heat, particularly the heat associated with capsaicin, the compound responsible for the heat in chili peppers. This understanding of spiciness became more pronounced in various cuisines worldwide, leading to adjectives like 'spiciest' to describe certain foods.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #42,449, 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.