How to Use spicy in a Sentence

spicy

adjective
  • The micheladas were spicy and sweet.
    — Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2025
  • Served with a spicy red chili sauce.
    — Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 22 Aug. 2025
  • Avoid spicy, high-fat, and acidic foods.
    — Patricia Weiser, Verywell Health, 22 Sep. 2025
  • These spicy bites can be made a day ahead.
    — Shelly Westerhausen Worcel, Midwest Living, 18 May 2026
  • These spicy bites can be made a day ahead.
    — Shelly Westerhausen Worcel, Midwest Living, 15 May 2026
  • Think of frozen jalapeños as spicy ice cubes.
    — Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
  • Your spicy toe, that's a great hot take.
    — Outside Online, 18 Mar. 2026
  • Avoid acidic, spicy and sharp or crunchy foods.
    — CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
  • The cream cheese makes these spicy sausage balls fluffy.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 24 Feb. 2026
  • In the brand's own words, their dip is both sweet and spicy.
    — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2025
  • Or there’s the adobo pork, which is this tangy, spicy pork stew.
    — AFAR Media, 11 May 2026
  • Pasta night just got a spicy kick.
    — Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2026
  • Pasta night just got a spicy kick.
    — Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2025
  • The ruling gets spicy in parts.
    — Janay Kingsberry, The Atlantic, 9 May 2026
  • How spicy is this spicy ranch chicken?
    — Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 June 2026
  • For a spicy kick, add Sriracha to the egg wash.
    — Dallas Morning News, 3 Feb. 2026
  • This comes in both classic and spicy.
    — Molly Burford, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2026
  • The spicy lineup doesn’t stop there.
    — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 27 May 2026
  • Customers can opt for a spicy or grilled filet.
    — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 5 Feb. 2026
  • This spicy, cheesy cornbread should fit the bill.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2025
  • The spicy oil is the right amount of spice for my liking.
    — Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 30 Oct. 2025
  • The beef or chicken kaphrao (spicy basil) is the same.
    — Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Apr. 2026
  • Top with jalapeños and sour cream for a spicy, creamy finish.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2023
  • Squirrels hate tastes and smells that are strong, sweet, and spicy.
    — Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 28 May 2026
  • At the end of the day, spicy food is just hard to eat quickly.
    — Diana Hubbell, Popular Science, 10 Sep. 2025
  • This doesn’t make for a bad chip — salty and spicy are a fine combo.
    — Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 24 Sep. 2024
  • The kiss of death, a spicy sushi roll from Nakato.
    — Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 28 Mar. 2026
  • This recipe isn’t too spicy so add cayenne or hot sauce for an extra kick.
    — Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2026
  • Tart, salty, tangy, and even a little spicy, this pot roast has it all.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2026
  • What were the odds that things would get spicy in Vegas?
    — Annika Kim Constantino,bertha Coombs, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2025

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