辣 — meaning in English

English meaning

• piquant adj Causing hurt feelings; scathing, severe.
• spicy adjective Containing spices, or producing a hot, burning sensation on the tongue (usually from chili).
• zesty adj Having a piquant or pungent taste; spicy.

Senses

辣 is used for these senses in English:

• piquant Favorably stimulating to the palate; pleasantly spicy; tangy. [from 17th c.]
• spicy Of, pertaining to, or containing spice.
• zesty Having a piquant or pungent taste; spicy.

piquant — full definition

1. adj Causing hurt feelings; scathing, severe.
2. adj Stimulating to the senses; engaging; charming.
3. adj Favorably stimulating to the palate; pleasantly spicy; tangy.
4. adj Producing a burning sensation due to the presence of chilies or similar spices; spicy, hot.

spicy — full definition

1. adjective Containing spices, or producing a hot, burning sensation on the tongue (usually from chili).
2. adjective Lively, scandalous, or mildly racy — used for talk, gossip, or behavior.

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