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spiced

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈspaɪst// UK //spˈaɪst// spiced

adj. having spices added to it to give it a strong or pleasant taste. You often use this to describe food or drinks that have a warm, rich flavour.

adj. flavoured with spices; containing aromatic vegetable substances used to season food. Often used to describe prepared dishes or beverages.


SIMPLE

I love drinking hot spiced cider in the winter.

CONTEXTUAL

The chef served a bowl of spiced lentils alongside the fresh bread to add more depth to the meal.

COMPLEX

The air in the market was thick with the scent of spiced meats and roasted nuts, creating an inviting atmosphere for the evening shoppers.

Synonyms
Usage

Often used as a participial adjective before a noun or after a linking verb like 'is' or 'tastes'.

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