SPICE Synonyms
There are 17 hypernyms of the word spice. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for SPICE
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zest | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment • a tart spicy quality verb • add herbs or spices to | ||||||||
condiment | nounn | |||||||
noun • a preparation (a sauce or relish or spice) to enhance flavor or enjoyment | ||||||||
flavoring | nounn | |||||||
noun • something added to food primarily for the savor it imparts | ||||||||
herb | nounn | |||||||
noun • a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests • aromatic potherb used in cookery for its savory qualities | ||||||||
piquancy | nounn | |||||||
noun • a tart spicy quality • the quality of being agreeably stimulating or mentally exciting | ||||||||
relish | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment • spicy or savory condiment • the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth verb • derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in | ||||||||
seasoning | nounn | |||||||
noun • something added to food primarily for the savor it imparts • the act of adding a seasoning to food | ||||||||
tang | nounn | |||||||
noun • a tart spicy quality • the imperial dynasty of China from 618 to 907 • the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth • a common rockweed used in preparing kelp and as manure • brown algae seaweed with serrated edges • any of various coarse seaweeds • any of various kelps especially of the genus Laminaria | ||||||||
taste | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus • a strong liking • delicate discrimination (especially of esthetic values) • a brief experience of something • a small amount eaten or drunk • the faculty of distinguishing sweet, sour, bitter, and salty properties in the mouth • a kind of sensing; distinguishing substances by means of the taste buds verb • have flavor; taste of something • perceive by the sense of taste • take a sample of • have a distinctive or characteristic taste • distinguish flavors • experience briefly | ||||||||
spice up | verbv | |||||||
verb • add herbs or spices to • make more interesting or flavorful | ||||||||
spicery | nounn | |||||||
noun • the property of being seasoned with spice and so highly flavored | ||||||||
spiciness | nounn | |||||||
noun • the property of being seasoned with spice and so highly flavored • behavior or language bordering on indelicacy |