Spicily: meaning, definitions and examples

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spicily

 

[ ˈspaɪsəli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

flavor description

Spicily describes the manner in which food is prepared or flavored, specifically with the addition of spices. It indicates that a dish has a significant amount of spices that contribute to its overall taste and aroma. Foods labeled as spicily prepared often have a strong, vibrant flavor profile that may include heat from peppers or other spicy ingredients. Additionally, it can also refer to a lively or exciting manner in which something is presented or performed.

Synonyms

pepperily, piquantly, tangily, zestfully

Examples of usage

  • The curry was served spicily, tingling my taste buds.
  • She spoke spicily, adding flair to her presentation.
  • The chef prepared the meal spicily to cater to the adventurous eaters.
  • He enjoys his tacos spicily with extra jalapeños.

Translations

Translations of the word "spicily" in other languages:

🇵🇹 picante

🇮🇳 मसालेदार

🇩🇪 würzig

🇮🇩 pedas

🇺🇦 пекучий

🇵🇱 pikantny

🇯🇵 スパイシーな

🇫🇷 épicé

🇪🇸 picante

🇹🇷 baharatlı

🇰🇷 매운

🇸🇦 حار

🇨🇿 pikantní

🇸🇰 pikantný

🇨🇳 辛辣的

🇸🇮 pikanten

🇮🇸 kryddaður

🇰🇿 ащы

🇬🇪 სუნელი

🇦🇿 acı

🇲🇽 picante

Word origin

The term 'spicily' derives from the root word 'spice.' The word 'spice' has its origins in the Latin term 'species,' which initially referred to a kind or type but later came to denote specific items used to flavor food. Over time, 'spice' evolved into Middle English as 'spice' or 'spicce' before settling into its modern form. The addition of the adverbial suffix '-ly' forms 'spicily,' allowing the word to modify verbs or adjectives, indicating a characteristic pertaining to spices. The usage of spices in cooking dates back thousands of years, originally with the intention of preserving food, enhancing flavors, or eliciting health benefits. As trade routes expanded, various spices became increasingly integrated into culinary traditions worldwide, leading to rich and diverse culinary practices. Thus, 'spicily' is a term intimately tied to the global appreciation for flavor and gastronomic diversity.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #42,834, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.