Piquant

/'pi:kənt/
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Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Having a pleasantly sharp or spicy taste: Describes food or flavors that are agreeably pungent, stimulating to the taste buds, often with a hint of spiciness or tartness.
    • Engagingly stimulating or provocative: Describes something, such as a remark, story, or personality, that is intriguing, lively, or pleasantly exciting because it is slightly shocking, witty, or unconventional.
    • Charming or attractive in an intriguing way: Describes a quality of appearance or manner that is appealingly interesting or spirited.
Usage Examples

  • Adjective (Taste):

    • The salad dressing had a piquant flavor, with just the right amount of mustard and vinegar.
    • She added some piquant peppers to the sauce to give it more character.

  • Adjective (Stimulating/Provocative):

    • The journalist was known for her piquant commentary on political affairs.
    • The novel is filled with piquant observations about modern society.

  • Adjective (Charming/Attractive):

    • He was captivated by her piquant smile and intelligent eyes.
Advanced Usage
  • "to add a piquant touch/note to something": to introduce an element that makes something more interesting or lively.
    • A dash of lemon zest adds a piquant note to the dessert.
    • Her sarcastic humor added a piquant touch to the conversation.
Variants and Related Words
  • Piquancy (noun): The quality of being piquant.
    • The piquancy of the dish comes from the fresh herbs.
    • I enjoy the intellectual piquancy of her essays.
Synonyms
  • Tangy: Having a strong, sharp flavor or smell (often for taste).
  • Zesty: With a lively, invigorating, or exciting quality.
  • Spicy: Flavored with or tasting of spice.
  • Provocative: Causing thought, discussion, or argument; stimulating.
  • Savory: Pleasantly salty or spicy, not sweet.
Antonyms
  • Bland: Lacking strong flavor or interest.
  • Dull: Lacking interest or excitement.
  • Insipid: Lacking flavor, vigor, or interest.
Related Phrases and Idioms
  • "piquant detail": A small but intriguing piece of information that adds interest.
    • The biography is full of piquant details about the artist's early life.
Adjective
  1. attracting or delighting
    • an engaging frankness
    • a piquant face with large appealing eyes
  2. engagingly stimulating or provocative
    • a piquant wit
    • salty language
  3. having an agreeably pungent taste

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