# spiced

/ˈspaɪst/ (US) · /spˈaɪst/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/spiced
Updated: 2026-05-11

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

## Usage notes

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

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