Basic Details
Word: Spicy
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Having a strong, hot flavour, often due to spices or herbs.
Synonyms: Hot, pungent, flavourful
Antonyms: Mild, bland, tasteless
Idioms and Phrases
- Spicy gossip: Rumours or stories that are exciting or scandalous. Example: "Everyone was sharing spicy gossip about the celebrity's new relationship at the party."
- Life is too spicy: To suggest that life has too many challenges or difficulties. Example: "After a tough week at work, he said, 'Sometimes, life is too spicy for me!'."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The curry was so spicy that it made my eyes water.
Example 2: She loves spicy food, especially dishes with lots of chillies and garlic.
Example 3: At the restaurant, we ordered spicy nachos topped with jalapeos and salsa.
Fun Fact
Did you know that spicy foods can actually help your body boost its metabolism? The heat from spicy ingredients like chilli peppers can make you feel warmer and may help burn calories!
Famous Quote
"Cooking is like love. It should be entered into with abandon or not at all." Harriot Van Horne
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "spicy" mean?
a) Having a sweet taste
b) Having a strong hot flavour
c) Lacking flavour
d) Being chewy
Answer: b) Having a strong hot flavour
2. Which of these is a synonym of "spicy"?
a) Bland
b) Pungent
c) Tasteless
d) Sweet
Answer: b) Pungent
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "spicy"?
a) Hot
b) Flavourful
c) Mild
d) Pungent
Answer: c) Mild
4. Which sentence uses "spicy" correctly?
a) The soup was too spicy for my little brother.
b) The spicy dog barked loudly.
c) The book was spicy and hard to read.
d) The tree was spicy and tall.
Answer: a) The soup was too spicy for my little brother.
5. What does "spicy gossip" refer to?
a) Boring news
b) Exciting or scandalous rumours
c) Delicious food
d) Ordinary facts
Answer: b) Exciting or scandalous rumours
