Peppery

usgb/ˈpepəri/
adjective

Having a mildly spicy taste, similar to pepper.

The soup had a peppery bite to it, which perfectly balanced the sweetness of the vegetables.
Visual representation of "peppery" - Having a mildly spicy taste, similar to pepper.
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Mild Spice

Peppery indicates a gentle, not overpowering, level of spiciness in food.

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This salsa is pleasantly peppery and won't overwhelm your taste buds.
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Not Just Pepper

While 'peppery' suggests a flavor like pepper, it can describe the spiciness from other ingredients too.

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The radishes added a peppery taste to the salad, although no actual pepper was used.
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Positive Zest

Describe a dish as peppery when the spiciness adds positively to the overall flavor.

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The peppery zing elevated the flavor profile of the curry.
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