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Spiciness: meaning, definitions and examples

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spiciness

 

[ ˈspaɪsiniːs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

food flavor

The quality of being hot or pungent in taste, as a result of the presence of spices.

Synonyms

flavorful, heat, pungency

Examples of usage

  • The spiciness of the curry made my mouth burn.
  • She couldn't handle the spiciness of the salsa.
  • I enjoy the spiciness of Mexican cuisine.
Context #2 | Noun

pepper level

The degree to which a food is seasoned with spices that cause a burning sensation.

Synonyms

hotness, piquancy, pungency

Examples of usage

  • The spiciness of the chili pepper was too much for me.
  • The spiciness of the dish was just right for my taste buds.
  • I like a medium level of spiciness in my food.

Translations

Translations of the word "spiciness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 picância

🇮🇳 मसालेदारापन

🇩🇪 Schärfe

🇮🇩 kepedasan

🇺🇦 пікантність

🇵🇱 pikantność

🇯🇵 辛味 (karami)

🇫🇷 piquant

🇪🇸 picante

🇹🇷 acılık

🇰🇷 매운맛 (maeunmat)

🇸🇦 حِرَافَة (ḥirāfa)

🇨🇿 pikantnost

🇸🇰 pikantnosť

🇨🇳 辛辣 (xīnlà)

🇸🇮 pikantnost

🇮🇸 sterkleiki

🇰🇿 ащылық

🇬🇪 ცხარე (tskhaare)

🇦🇿 ədviyyatlılıq

🇲🇽 picante

Etymology

The term 'spiciness' originated from the Middle English word 'spice', which came from the Old French 'espice', and ultimately from the Latin 'species' meaning 'kind, sort'. The concept of spiciness in food can be traced back to ancient civilizations that used various spices for flavor and preservation. Over time, spiciness has become a defining characteristic of many cuisines worldwide, adding depth and complexity to dishes.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,929, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.