Peppery Definition

pĕpə-rē
adjective
pepperier, pepperiest
Of, like, or highly seasoned with pepper.
Webster's New World
Of, containing, or resembling pepper; sharp or pungent in flavor.
American Heritage
Vigorously sharp-tempered.
A peppery sales clerk.
American Heritage
Sharp or fiery, as speech or writing.
Webster's New World
Hot-tempered; irritable.
Webster's New World
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Other Word Forms of Peppery

Adjective

Base Form:
peppery
Comparative:
pepperier
Superlative:
pepperiest

Origin of Peppery

  • pepper +"Ž -y

    From Wiktionary

Peppery Sentence Examples

  • His menu consisted of peppery roast leg of lamb, stuffed chicken breasts, sweet & sour aubergines and black lentil dhal.

  • It is mostly grown for the leaves, which have a pleasant, slightly peppery, radish flavor.

  • In Hampshire, try fresh watercress, strong and peppery, picked from the cool, clear waters of the river Itchen.

  • When dried, this golden powder has a flavor that is reminiscent of cumin but with a bitter, peppery taste.

  • Some are very mild in flavor, while others are peppery or pungent.

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Words Starting With

PPEPEP

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YRYERY

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Words Starting With P and Ending With Y

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7 Letter Words7 Letter Words Starting With P7 Letter Words Ending With Y