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SPICE Synonyms

There are 12 synonyms of the word spice. (exact relations)
There are 17 hypernyms of the word spice. (close relations)
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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

Best Hypernyms For SPICE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for spice, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (16)
flavoring seasoning additive alter change condiment flavor flavorer flavour flavourer flavouring herb modify preservative season seasoner
Phrases (1)
taste property

Alternatives for ZEST

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