spiced
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /spaɪst/
KK: /spaɪst/
adjective
Definition
Having added flavors or seasonings that make food taste stronger or more interesting.
Example
The spiced chicken was a hit at the dinner party.
Comparatives & Superlatives
Comparative: spicier
Superlative: spiciest
Conversation
Have you tried that new restaurant downtown?
Not yet, but I heard their food is really spiced and flavorful.
I love spiced dishes; they make meals so much more exciting!
Same here! We should go together and try their famous curry.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
seasoned
flavored
zesty
Antonyms
bland
plain
tasteless
verb
Definition
To add flavor to food using various seasonings or herbs.
Example
She spiced the soup with garlic and pepper to enhance its flavor.
Tense Forms
Past: spiced
Past Participle: spiced
Conversation
Did you try the dish I spiced for dinner last night?
Yes, it was really flavorful!
I'm glad you liked it; I wanted to add something special.
Root Explanation
Spiced → It is formed from "spice" (from Old French *espice*, meaning a substance used to flavor food) and the suffix "-d" (indicating past tense or a completed action). The word "spiced" means that something has been flavored with spices.
Memory Tip
Think of adding flavor to food with a substance called 'spice' — when something is 'spiced', it means it has been flavored.
Visually Confused Words
spied
unspiced
spried
splice
spired
spined
spiked
spaced