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   piquant

   /ˈpiːk(ə)nt/

   adjective

   • 1. having a pleasantly sharp taste or appetizing flavour: "a piquant tartare sauce" Similar spicytangyspicedpepperyhottastyflavoursomeflavourfulappetizinghighly seasonedsavourypungentsharptartzestystrongsaltyrare:sapidflavorous
   • ▪ pleasantly stimulating or exciting to the mind. Similar intriguingstimulatinginterestingfascinatingcolourfulexcitingarrestinglivelysparklingspiritedwittyspicyprovocativeracysaltyinformal:juicyOpposite blandinsipiddull

   Word Origin early 16th century (in the sense ‘severe, bitter’): from French, literally ‘stinging, pricking’, present participle of piquer.

   Derivatives

   • 1. piquantly adverb

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   The meaning of PIQUANT is engagingly provocative; also : having a lively arch charm. How to use piquant in a sentence. Did you know? Synonym Discussion of Piquant.

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   Piquant definition: agreeably pungent or sharp in taste or flavor; pleasantly biting or tart. See examples of PIQUANT used in a sentence.

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   PIQUANT meaning: 1. interesting and exciting, especially because of being mysterious: 2. having a pleasant sharp or…. Learn more.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPIQUANT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   1. adjective. Food that is piquant has a pleasantly spicy taste. [written] ...a crisp mixed salad with an unusually piquant dressing. Synonyms: spicy, biting, sharp, stinging More Synonyms of piquant. piquancy (piːkənsi ) uncountable noun. A little mustard is served on the side to add further piquancy.

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   exciting and interesting. Definition of piquant adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   adjective. attracting or delighting. “a piquant face with large appealing eyes”. synonyms: engaging. attractive. pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm. adjective. engagingly stimulating or provocative. “a piquant wit”.