spicy
острый
containing spices
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spicy belongs to the topic "Cooking Descriptions". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
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often denotes strong heat (capsaicin); can also mean high temperature or intense sensation
The salsa is very hot — handle with care.
having the flavor or heat characteristic of black or chili pepper
The dish is pleasantly peppery.
pleasantly sharp or stimulating in a subtle, often sophisticated way
The dressing has a piquant mustard flavor.
having a strong, sharp taste or smell; often intense or overpowering
The cheese has a pungent aroma.
lively and fresh-tasting, often with citrus notes rather than heat
The marinade gives the fish a zesty flavor.
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How is spicy different from related words?
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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Questions about this word
spicy meaning: what does it mean?
containing spices
spicy pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
spicy is pronounced as /ˈspaɪsi/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
spicy definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
She added a spicy mix of peppers and cumin to liven up the stew. Translation: Она добавила в рагу острый набор специй — перец и кумин — чтобы усилить вкус.
Is spicy part of Cooking Descriptions vocabulary?
Yes, spicy (острый) can be learned in the Cooking Descriptions topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is spicy part of Food vocabulary?
Yes, spicy (острый) can be learned in the Food topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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