Word
spiced
US/ˈspaɪst/
UK/spˈaɪst/
Definition
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.
Examples
“I love drinking hot spiced cider in the winter.”
“The chef served a bowl of spiced lentils alongside the fresh bread to add more depth to the meal.”
“The air in the market was thick with the scent of spiced meats and roasted nuts, creating an inviting atmosphere for the evening shoppers.”
Examples
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.”
Usage
Often used as a participial adjective before a noun or after a linking verb like 'is' or 'tastes'.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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