Peppery
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.
adjective
Quick to show anger or annoyance.
His peppery response to her innocent question took her off guard.
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Disapproving
adjective
Having a grey-white hair color, similar to pepper.
He's got a peppery beard, giving him an air of distinguished charm.
adjective
Full of energy or initiative, lively, vivacious.
His peppery enthusiasm was infectious and soon everyone was excited about the project.
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Approving
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.
adjective
Quick to show anger or annoyance.
His peppery response to her innocent question took her off guard.
Usage tips
Disapproving
adjective
Having a grey-white hair color, similar to pepper.
He's got a peppery beard, giving him an air of distinguished charm.
adjective
Full of energy or initiative, lively, vivacious.
His peppery enthusiasm was infectious and soon everyone was excited about the project.
Usage tips
Approving
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Mild Spice
Peppery indicates a gentle, not overpowering, level of spiciness in food.
This salsa is pleasantly peppery and won't overwhelm your taste buds.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Pepper
While 'peppery' suggests a flavor like pepper, it can describe the spiciness from other ingredients too.
The radishes added a peppery taste to the salad, although no actual pepper was used.
Pro Tip 3/3Positive Zest
Describe a dish as peppery when the spiciness adds positively to the overall flavor.
The peppery zing elevated the flavor profile of the curry.
Pro Tip 1/3Mild Spice
Peppery indicates a gentle, not overpowering, level of spiciness in food.
This salsa is pleasantly peppery and won't overwhelm your taste buds.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Pepper
While 'peppery' suggests a flavor like pepper, it can describe the spiciness from other ingredients too.
The radishes added a peppery taste to the salad, although no actual pepper was used.
Pro Tip 3/3Positive Zest
Describe a dish as peppery when the spiciness adds positively to the overall flavor.
The peppery zing elevated the flavor profile of the curry.
Pro Tip 1/3Mild Spice
Peppery indicates a gentle, not overpowering, level of spiciness in food.
This salsa is pleasantly peppery and won't overwhelm your taste buds.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Pepper
While 'peppery' suggests a flavor like pepper, it can describe the spiciness from other ingredients too.
The radishes added a peppery taste to the salad, although no actual pepper was used.
Pro Tip 3/3Positive Zest
Describe a dish as peppery when the spiciness adds positively to the overall flavor.
The peppery zing elevated the flavor profile of the curry.
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Benjamin Wallace: The...
so you can go online and look at your batch number and see how the phenolics are developing, and, you know, gauge its freshness. I did a blind taste test of this with 20 people and five other olive oils. It tasted fine. It tasted interesting. It was very green, it was very peppery.
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Gordon Ramsay Hunts for...
Oh, here's a good one. GORDON But for machete Monique, it's like an all you can eat buffet. What's that? Horopito. Horopito. Yes, it's a native bush pepper tree. Wow. MONIQUE It's super spicy, super peppery. Have a munch on that. Wow.
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Benjamin Wallace: The...
so you can go online and look at your batch number and see how the phenolics are developing, and, you know, gauge its freshness. I did a blind taste test of this with 20 people and five other olive oils. It tasted fine. It tasted interesting. It was very green, it was very peppery.
Video examples
Gordon Ramsay Hunts for...
Oh, here's a good one. GORDON But for machete Monique, it's like an all you can eat buffet. What's that? Horopito. Horopito. Yes, it's a native bush pepper tree. Wow. MONIQUE It's super spicy, super peppery. Have a munch on that. Wow.
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Quote examples
Jim Harrison
American Writer
We are delightfully trapped by our memories. I can't drink a bottle of Chateauneuf-du-Pape Vieux Telegraphe without revisiting a hotel bistro in Luzerne, Switzerland, where I ate a large bowl of a peppery Basque baby goat stew. A sip and a bite. A bite and sip. Goose bumps come with the divine conjunction of food and wine.
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Yotam Ottolenghi
Israeli Chef
Chefs don't use white pepper just to avoid spoiling the whiteness of pommes puree or bechamel. It has a more peppery aroma, with sharpness and sweetness, too.
Quote examples
Jim Harrison
American Writer
We are delightfully trapped by our memories. I can't drink a bottle of Chateauneuf-du-Pape Vieux Telegraphe without revisiting a hotel bistro in Luzerne, Switzerland, where I ate a large bowl of a peppery Basque baby goat stew. A sip and a bite. A bite and sip. Goose bumps come with the divine conjunction of food and wine.
Quote examples
Yotam Ottolenghi
Israeli Chef
Chefs don't use white pepper just to avoid spoiling the whiteness of pommes puree or bechamel. It has a more peppery aroma, with sharpness and sweetness, too.
Example 1 of 2
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