Definition & Meaning of "peppery"in English

peppery

having a mild spicy taste like a black pepper

acrid

hot

piquant

spicy

fiery

Examples

The pasta dish was generously sprinkled with Parmesan and cracked black pepper, creating a peppery and savory combination.

displaying a sharp or fiery temperament

brusque

curt

snappish

Examples

His peppery response to the harmless joke caught everyone off guard.

Lexical Tree

pepperiness

peppery

pepper

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