adjective having the taste or quality of pepper
Describing a flavor profile in food that is spicy and has a pungent taste resembling that of black pepper.
Referring to plants or herbs that have a spicy, pungent taste similar to pepper.
Used to describe a wine with a sharp, spicy taste similar to black pepper.
Describing a fragrance that has a sharp, spicy note reminiscent of black pepper.
In the culinary world, a writer may use 'peppery' to describe the taste of a dish or a specific ingredient in a recipe.
A psychologist may use 'peppery' metaphorically to describe someone's behavior or personality as having a sharp or intense quality.
A chef may use 'peppery' to describe the flavor profile of a dish, indicating that it has a spicy or pungent taste.
A wine sommelier may use 'peppery' to describe the aroma or taste of a wine, indicating notes of black pepper or other spicy elements.