Spiciness (Noun)

Meaning 1

Behavior or language bordering on indelicacy.

Classification

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

Examples

  • Her wit was renowned for its spiciness, often leaving her audience in stitches and occasionally raising eyebrows.
  • The comedian's jokes were criticized for crossing the line into offensiveness, but fans argued that was part of their spiciness.
  • The novel's spiciness sparked heated debates among literary critics, with some praising its boldness and others condemning its explicit content.
  • The politician's spiciness during the debate earned her both admiration and notoriety, as her blunt responses left opponents reeling.
  • The spiciness of the blogger's language often landed her in hot water, but it also drew a large and devoted following.

Synonyms

  • Gaminess
  • Ribaldry
  • Raciness

Hypernyms

  • Indelicacy

Related Words

  • Spicy (adjective)

Meaning 2

The property of being seasoned with spice and so highly flavored.

Classification

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

Examples

  • The spiciness of the curry was just right, not too hot and not too mild.
  • She loved the spiciness of the salsa and put it on all her tacos.
  • The chef carefully balanced the spiciness of the dish to suit the customer's taste.
  • The spiciness of the wasabi added a nice kick to the sushi.
  • The spiciness of the chili peppers made the soup almost unbearable to eat.

Synonyms

  • Spice
  • Spicery

Hyponyms

  • Piquancy
  • Bite
  • Sharpness
  • Piquance
  • Piquantness
  • Tang
  • Tanginess
  • Raciness
  • Zest
  • Pepperiness

Related Words

  • Spicy (adjective)
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