Word Explorer

Spice

🔄 Synonyms of "Spice"

4 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

WordDefinition
zestnoun(by extension) Enthusiasm; keen enjoyment; relish; gusto.
spicinessnounThe property of being spicy.
spicerynounSpices, in general.
spice upverb(transitive, informal) To make more exotic, fun or extravagant.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Spice"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

WordDefinition
zestnoun(by extension) Enthusiasm; keen enjoyment; relish; gusto.
spicerynounSpices, in general.
spicinessnounThe property of being spicy.
spice upverb(transitive, informal) To make more exotic, fun or extravagant.
peppernoun(uncountable) A spice prepared from the fermented, dried, unripe berries of this plant.
chilinoun(countable) The pungent, spicy fresh or dried fruit of any of several cultivated varieties of capsicum peppers, used in cooking.
chillinoun(British spelling) Alternative spelling of chili [(countable) The pungent, spicy fresh or dried fruit of any of several cultivated varieties of capsicum peppers, used in cooking.]
herbnoun(countable) Any green, leafy plant, or parts thereof, used to flavour or season food.
dillnounAnethum graveolens (the type species of the genus Anethum), a herb, the seeds of which are moderately warming, pungent, and aromatic, formerly used as a soothing medicine for children; also known as dillseed.
rosemarynounA shrub, Salvia rosmarinus (formerly Rosmarinus officinalis), that originates from Europe and Asia Minor and produces a fragrant herb used in cooking and perfumes.
gravynoun(countable, uncountable) A thick sauce made from the fat or juices that come out from meat or vegetables as they are being cooked.
saucenounA liquid (often thickened) condiment or accompaniment to food.
spicyOf a flavor, provoking a burning sensation due to the presence of capsaicin or a similar chemical.
seasoningnoun(cooking) Something used to add taste or flavour to food, such as salt and pepper or other condiment, herb or spice.
sculpinnounA small fish of the family Cottidae, usually lacking scales. Often found on river bottoms and in tidal pools.
fragrancenounA pleasant smell or odour.
dipnounA lower section of a road or geological feature.
macenounA spice obtained from the outer layer of the kernel of the fruit of the nutmeg.
excitementnoun(uncountable) The state of being excited (emotionally aroused).
productionnounThe act of producing, making or creating something.

⚡ Words Strongly Associated with "Spice"

These words statistically appear in the same text as "spice" (Google Books Ngrams).

🎨 Adjectives for "Spice"

Popular adjectives used to describe this word in books.

🏷️ Nouns for "Spice"

Common nouns this word is used to describe.

📝 Common Phrases with "Spice"

Words that come before

Words that come after

🌐 Broader and Narrower Concepts

Translate “Spice” into Another Language

Pick a language — the word will be pre-filled in the translator.

🔗 Explore Related Words