Examples of “spicy” in a Sentence

adjective Containing spices, or producing a hot, burning sensation on the tongue (usually from chili).

• The Thai curry was so spicy it made his eyes water.
• She prefers mild sauces over anything too spicy.
• Be careful with the spicy salsa, because it burns if you eat too much.

adjective Lively, scandalous, or mildly racy — used for talk, gossip, or behavior.

• The tabloid ran a spicy story about the actor's divorce.
• Their group chat gets pretty spicy once politics comes up.
• The comedian told a spicy joke that made half the audience gasp and laugh.