Spiciness
noun
The hot, strong, biting taste of food or drink.
I was surprised by the intense spiciness of the Thai soup.
Often appears as...
- the spiciness of the dish
- increase the spiciness
noun
The quality or state of being spicy, lively, or tangy.
Her storytelling added a spiciness to the evening.
Often appears as...
- the spiciness of her personality
- add spiciness
noun
The hot, strong, biting taste of food or drink.
I was surprised by the intense spiciness of the Thai soup.
Often appears as...
- the spiciness of the dish
- increase the spiciness
noun
The quality or state of being spicy, lively, or tangy.
Her storytelling added a spiciness to the evening.
Often appears as...
- the spiciness of her personality
- add spiciness
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Culinary Context
Use 'spiciness' to describe the heat from ingredients like chili peppers in food.
The spiciness of the salsa makes my eyes water.
Pro Tip 2/3Subjective Scale
Spiciness is subjective; what's spicy for one person may be mild for another.
They enjoy the spiciness level that would be too much for me.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Variation
Different cultures have varying levels of spiciness in their cuisine.
Indian food's spiciness is famous worldwide.
Pro Tip 1/3Culinary Context
Use 'spiciness' to describe the heat from ingredients like chili peppers in food.
The spiciness of the salsa makes my eyes water.
Pro Tip 2/3Subjective Scale
Spiciness is subjective; what's spicy for one person may be mild for another.
They enjoy the spiciness level that would be too much for me.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Variation
Different cultures have varying levels of spiciness in their cuisine.
Indian food's spiciness is famous worldwide.
Pro Tip 1/3Culinary Context
Use 'spiciness' to describe the heat from ingredients like chili peppers in food.
The spiciness of the salsa makes my eyes water.
Pro Tip 2/3Subjective Scale
Spiciness is subjective; what's spicy for one person may be mild for another.
They enjoy the spiciness level that would be too much for me.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Variation
Different cultures have varying levels of spiciness in their cuisine.
Indian food's spiciness is famous worldwide.
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The science of spiciness...
Why does your mouth feel like it's on fire when you eat a spicy pepper? And how do you soothe the burn? Why does wasabi make your eyes water? And how spicy is the spiciest spice? Let's back up a bit. First, what is spiciness?
Video examples
The science of spiciness...
Why does your mouth feel like it's on fire when you eat a spicy pepper? And how do you soothe the burn? Why does wasabi make your eyes water? And how spicy is the spiciest spice? Let's back up a bit. First, what is spiciness?
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Quote examples
Patrick Stump
American Musician
I definitely love kimchi. The biggest influence that eating so much Korean food growing up had on me was that I have no limit for spiciness. The hotter the better.
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Jennifer Hyman
American Businesswoman
I think layering is key for fall along with a really colorful scarf to bring spiciness to the outfit.
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Yotam Ottolenghi
Israeli Chef
Kirmizi biber has a sweet aroma and can vary in spiciness.
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Patrick Stump
American Musician
I definitely love kimchi. The biggest influence that eating so much Korean food growing up had on me was that I have no limit for spiciness. The hotter the better.
Quote examples
Jennifer Hyman
American Businesswoman
I think layering is key for fall along with a really colorful scarf to bring spiciness to the outfit.
Quote examples
Yotam Ottolenghi
Israeli Chef
Kirmizi biber has a sweet aroma and can vary in spiciness.
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