Spiciness/ˈspaɪsinəs/ Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Culinary Context Use 'spiciness' to describe the heat from ingredients like chili peppers in food. The spiciness of the salsa makes my eyes water. Pro Tip 2/3Subjective Scale Spiciness is subjective; what's spicy for one person may be mild for another. They enjoy the spiciness level that would be too much for me. Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Variation Different cultures have varying levels of spiciness in their cuisine. Indian food's spiciness is famous worldwide.