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单词 peppery
释义

peppery

adjective

pep·​pery ˈpe-p(ə-)rē How to pronounce peppery (audio)
1
: of, relating to, or having the qualities of pepper : hot, pungent
a peppery taste
2
: having a hot temper : touchy
a peppery boss
3
: fiery, stinging
a peppery satire
pepperiness
ˈpe-p(ə-)rē-nəs How to pronounce peppery (audio)
noun

Synonyms

  • fiery
  • gingery
  • high-spirited
  • mettlesome
  • spirited
  • spunky
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Example Sentences

She's a peppery, outspoken woman. the author of several peppery diatribes on religious intolerance
Recent Examples on the Web The flavor is peppery and has a candy corn layer of sweetness. courier-journal.com, 6 Sep. 2022 Unmalted wheat and rolled oats combine for a biscuity base, while grains of paradise add a peppery touch. Peter Rowe, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Sep. 2022 The sugar coating was the most cinnamon-forward of the churros sampled for this story, with a pungent aroma and almost peppery bite of spice. Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 31 Aug. 2022 Ly says radish greens are milder than the radishes themselves, with a slightly peppery edge that mellows during cooking. Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 22 Aug. 2022 The peppery flavor of fresh radishes transforms into tart and sweet, thanks to sugar, sweet wine, and white wine vinegar. Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Aug. 2022 Vinegar and a bit of rosemary go a long way in flavoring this peppery tomato canning recipe. Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Aug. 2022 Traditionally, Filipino adobo cooking involves simmering meats like chicken and pork in a peppery sauce. Alyson Sheppard, Robb Report, 10 Aug. 2022 But where my fancy oil asserted itself with intense olive-ness and a peppery burn in the back of my throat, the kalamata oil was mild. Alex Beggs, Bon Appétit, 29 July 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1610, in the meaning defined at sense 1

peppery

adjective

as in fiery
marked by a lively display of strong feeling the author of several peppery diatribes on religious intolerance

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • fiery
  • gingery
  • spirited
  • spunky
  • brisk
  • passionate
  • fervent
  • mettlesome
  • aggressive
  • high-spirited
  • militant
  • assertive
  • ambitious
  • feisty
  • perky
  • sprightly
  • sparky
  • animated
  • zippy
  • jazzy
  • vivacious
  • energetic
  • peppy
  • frisky
  • in-your-face
  • pushy
  • impassioned
  • ardent
  • springy
  • bouncy
  • kinetic
  • racy
  • animate
  • pert
  • jaunty
  • emphatic
  • scrappy
  • spanking
  • bouncing
  • high-pressure
  • obtrusive
  • snappy
  • vital

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • leaden
  • dull
  • boring
  • spiritless
  • languid
  • halfhearted
  • bloodless
  • lifeless
  • limp
  • dead
  • unassertive
  • listless
  • inanimate
  • lackadaisical
  • sluggish
  • inert
  • unaggressive
  • sleepy
  • lethargic
  • languorous
  • tired
  • torpid
  • unambitious
  • nonassertive
  • low-pressure
  • unenterprising
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