spiciness

Definitions of spiciness
  1. noun
    the property of being seasoned with spice and so highly flavored
    synonyms: spice, spicery
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    types:
    bite, pungency, raciness, sharpness
    a strong odor or taste property
    nip, piquance, piquancy, piquantness, tang, tanginess, zest
    a tart spicy quality
    hotness, pepperiness
    a hot spiciness
    type of:
    taste property
    a property appreciated via the sense of taste
  2. noun
    behavior or language bordering on indelicacy
    synonyms: gaminess, raciness, ribaldry
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    type of:
    indelicacy
    the trait of being indelicate and offensive
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