PEPPERY Synonyms: 69 Similar and Opposite Words

peppery

adjective

ˈpe-p(ə-)rē

Definition of peppery

as in fiery

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

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Recent Examples of peppery My current favorite combo is sausage and broccoli rabe; the fat from the sausage sizzles the pasta while the broccoli rabe adds a peppery bite. — Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 Sep. 2026 Cottin remains a drily smart, likably peppery lead, perfectly countering the spiraling scattiness of the wonderful Calamy. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 30 Aug. 2026 The petals are edible and known for their peppery flavor, with overtones of cucumber and cloves, and are suitable for garnishes and salads. — Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 28 Aug. 2026 Get it with mustard or a peppery chili, just not solely ketchup (per house rules). — Matt Cortina, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for peppery

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Bongulo Paneer — cooked in bamboo, served with a coconut and capsicum poriyal that blends peanut chutney, acidic gongura sour cream and fiery gunpowder.

— Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2026
An 18-year-old Ida resident was killed after a fiery crash on Thursday morning in Monroe County, Michigan.

— Paula Wethington, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of fiery

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Though the Scandi brand was selling at a brisk pace to her online customers, Stover knew the economics weren’t going to work for the long term if every reorder was saddled with that kind of extra cost.

— Jessica Binns, Vogue, 12 Oct. 2026
The final product is a rousing, brisk, and genuinely inspiring biopic that never feels like homework.

— Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of brisk

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The painting, appearing at auction for the first time, prompted applause and a spirited contest involving Christie’s London specialist Edmond Francey and at least three other specialists bidding by telephone.

— Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 14 Oct. 2026
The ceremony was a warm, high-spirited event, with each jury member inviting one winner up on stage to ask them about their films and creative process.

— Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2026

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