peppery

[ˈpɛpəri]

peppery Definition

  • 1having a strong taste of pepper
  • 2having the qualities of pepper, such as spiciness or pungency

Using peppery: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "peppery" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The soup had a peppery flavor that lingered on my tongue.

  • Example

    The dish was too peppery for my taste.

  • Example

    The salad dressing had a nice peppery kick to it.

peppery Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for peppery

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Summary: peppery in Brief

The term 'peppery' [ˈpɛpəri] describes food or drink that has a strong taste of pepper, or has the qualities of pepper such as spiciness or pungency. It is often used to describe dishes that have a noticeable kick or bite to them, and can be used to indicate a preference for spicy foods. Examples of usage include 'The soup had a peppery flavor that lingered on my tongue.' and 'The dish was too peppery for my taste.'