How to Use spicy in a Sentence

spicy

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  • What's the hottest pepper in the world?:It's over 300 times spicier than a jalapeño.
    — Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 6 Apr. 2023
  • The meat is smoky and just slightly charred from the mesquite, and the chiles are spicy and just a bit chewy.
    — Javier Cabral, Bon Appétit, 21 July 2023
  • Top with jalapeños and sour cream for a spicy, creamy finish.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2023
  • Both are piled on white bread and soaked down with the restaurant's sweet and spicy red sauce.
    — Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2024
  • The result is delectably rich, spicy and sweet, with a crackling edge.
    — Florence Fabricant, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2023
  • The tangy, spicy, meaty wings served with herb-y fries have been sought-after for decades.
    — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 10 Sep. 2023
  • Where the original had been spicy and sour, the new version was sweet.
    — Michael A. Gardiner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 July 2023
  • Spicy-n-Sweet Snack Mix This sweet and spicy mix is the perfect camping snack!
    — Beth Branch, Country Living, 25 July 2023
  • The meatball is delectably tender in a sauce that’s smoky and slightly spicy all at once.
    — Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 July 2023
  • Add some heat: Add in cayenne pepper or other types of chiles to the mix, or hot sauce on the side for a spicy touch.
    — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2023
  • The rivalry between the Bucks and Celtics has been spicy lately.
    — Ben Steele, Journal Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2023
  • The sweet and spicy treat can complete a charcuterie board to pair with any creamy cheese, like goat.
    — Sam Burros, Peoplemag, 18 Sep. 2023
  • This recipe from Matt Bolus at Nashville's 404 Kitchen brings a sweet, smoky, and spicy twist to baked ham.
    — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 16 Nov. 2023
  • The best fall candle scents usually go one of two ways: sweet or spicy (or a mix of both).
    — Michelle Rostamian, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Nov. 2023
  • The cozy recipe gets a spicy, flavorful tweak from red curry paste.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 10 July 2023
  • For those who’ve never had a whiff, the scent is warm and spicy with pink peppercorn and just a touch of sweetness.
    — Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 6 Dec. 2023
  • Not for the wallflower type, this bold spicy scent is confidence in a bottle.
    — Garrett Munce, Men's Health, 28 June 2023
  • From spicy Thai to buttermilk, there's a bird for every taste.
    — Felicia Campbell, The Arizona Republic, 30 June 2023
  • Limonene tastes of orange, for example, while myrcene is sweet and spicy.
    — Eve Thomas, WIRED, 3 Apr. 2024
  • When pickled with honey and crushed red pepper, the fall-favorite squash gets a sweet and spicy twist.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 July 2023
  • The finish is warm and spicy, and overall this is a fantastic finale to the series.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 14 Sep. 2023
  • The plumbing is going to get adjusted and that is going to be spicy.
    — Clem Chambers, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2023
  • Thanks to the abundance of corn in the mash bill, bourbon has a sweeter profile than its whiskey cousins (such as rye, which has a spicy bite).
    — Susan Choung, Good Housekeeping, 5 Apr. 2023
  • If your Valentine loves to cook or host, this spicy extra virgin olive oil makes for a great gift.
    — Jessica Comstock, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2024
  • These are uniquely made with fresh roasted jalapeños for the crowd that craves a balanced, roasted, spicy flair.
    — Charlotte Observer, 7 Feb. 2024
  • The early ones had a smoky, spicy flavor but not a lot of carbonation.
    — Leslie Shapiro, Washington Post, 19 Sep. 2023
  • New South’s Crunchy Dog makes use of pork rinds, eel sauce, spicy mayo, avocado and cream cheese.
    — Bob Carlton | Bcarlton@al.com, al, 6 July 2023
  • The finished product is deeply flavorful and spicy, made even better by the sweet squash.
    — The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 5 Jan. 2024
  • Enhance the flavor by adding chicharrón (crispy pork rind) and a helping of spicy salsa.
    — Elisabeth Malkin, New York Times, 23 Nov. 2023
  • Its best-selling spicy miso ramen will cost you $18, with other bowls costing about the same.
    — Zoe Glasser, Washington Post, 14 Feb. 2024

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