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Meaning of spice
A primary meaning of the word "spice" is a substance used to flavor or season food.
Etymology of spice
The word "spice" originates from Old French "espice", which is derived from Latin "species", meaning "kind" or "sort", and is related to the Latin word "specere", meaning "to see" or "to look", possibly due to the idea of something being visible or noticeable in its characteristics.
Synonyms
Definitions
- A dried seed, fruit, root, bark, or other plant substance used for flavoring, coloring, or preserving food.
- A quality that adds excitement or interest to something.
Usage Examples
- The curry was flavored with a blend of exotic spices.
- Life can get dull without a little spice to keep things interesting.
- She added a spice of humor to the presentation to keep the audience engaged.
Antonyms
blandness
dullness
monotony
uniformity
sameness
tediousness
flavorlessness
tastelessness
insipidity
lackluster
mediocrity
ordinariness
plainness
simplicity
modesty
subtlety
restraint
understatement
neutrality
dullness
flatness