spicier than vs more spicy than

Both 'spicier than' and 'more spicy than' are correct constructions in English. 'Spicier than' is more commonly used and considered more natural in everyday language. 'More spicy than' is also correct but may sound slightly more formal or less common.

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This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

"spicier than"

This phrase is used to compare the level of spiciness between two things. It is a common and natural way to express this comparison.

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The tortilla soup was a little spicier than he expected.
It's a little spicier than I'm used to.
Restaurants As far as international cuisine, Georgian is generally spicier than Russian food and there are a number of reasonably priced Georgian restaurants in Moscow.
In many cases, Sri Lankan biryani is much spicier than most Indian varieties.
For a spicier soup, gochujang is added.
But I think I've got something even spicier.
It's like Thai, but much spicier.
For spicier chili, use 2 or more cloves of garlic.
A cocoa undertone was added giving it that darker and spicier scent that goes on through the senses smoothly.
Adam, I can handle the spicier dishes because I grew up with them, but you did not.
Maybe we should order spicier nuts?
But tomorrow I'm planning on having something a bit spicier.
It will go great with fuller and spicier dishes containing prosciutto, sheep milk cheese, red meat and deer.
They felt that the concept was a "spicier" version of Mint, so the name Peppermint was a natural fit.
The bacon really adds to the charm, while the paprika (optional) gives a nice kick if you want something a little spicier.
Habano tobacco wrapper is darker in colour, has a much spicier flavor, a richer aroma, and has been grown in Nicaragua's Jalapa Valley and Estelí since the 1990s.
However, those who prefer a spicier flavor can use chili peppers. Prepare the anchovies and place them in a dish, add salt, then cover them with vinegar and let marinate 1-2 hours.
A favorite in my house, where the saying goes 'the spicier the better,' and this salsa has the taste of sweet peaches in the background.
The scent is sweet and complex, with pleasant notes of mature red fruit and spicier hints of vanilla, pipe tobacco and bitter chocolate.
The acidity of the fruit is calmed by the spicier notes, its sweetest parts are softened by the spices.

Alternatives:

hotter than
more flavorful than
more pungent than
more zesty than
more peppery than

This phrase is correct but may sound slightly more formal or less common in everyday language.

"more spicy than"

This phrase is also used to compare the level of spiciness between two things. It is grammatically correct but may not be as commonly used as 'spicier than.'

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If you think that this is even more spicy than Sichuan-style, you're ridiculous!
Its mineral sensation comes from a nice salinity balanced by the freshness of the flavors of citron and anise, making the acidity more spicy than taut. This created a harmony between the wine's finesse and opulence and made the wine an extremely enjoyable drop.
Skin-on potato wedges, coated with Mexican spices, even more flavoursome than Spicy Wedges.
Make your life even more spicy and even happier.
Hopefully it'll be more spicy!
General themes is good, but specialized topics, it is more spicy.
Its nose is dominated by a slightly penetrating ethereal, alcoholic note, alongside fruity hints of sour cherries, blackcurrants and raspberries. It is less spicy than in other vintages.
On the nose the aroma is very complex with notes of blackberry jam, as well as more spicy hints of tobacco and coffee.
If you are dating, married or crazy in love, Desire keeps that sweet romance with your other half and adds even more spicy and fun to your relationship.
Thus our olive oils are more spicy, bitter and have a scent of fresh grass, a fruity taste and also maintain their freshness longer.
Balance, HTML5 WordPress Theme Download Balance General themes is good, but specialized topics, it is more spicy.
The resiniferatoxin has a Scoville rating thousand times more spicy pure capsaicin, which is equivalent to over 16 billion Scoville units.
An excellent balance between Bardolino's two 'souls': the more spicy one and the...
The variety is infinite: tiny sized, larger, more spicy, made crunchy from baking.
Spicy green beans, Szechuan tofu...
Just trying to keep it spicy, babe.
Bloomers, cherries and a spicy sausage.
Spicy, no spicy, spicy, no spicy.
A reaction to Fancie's spicy shrimp.
A special shaving treatment enriched with a fresh spicy aroma.

Alternatives:

hotter than
more flavorful than
more pungent than
more zesty than
more peppery than

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