piquant | ||
1. | [ adjective ] engagingly stimulating or provocative | |
Synonyms: | salty | |
Examples: | "a piquant wit" "salty language" |
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Related terms: | stimulating | |
2. | [ adjective ] (food) having an agreeably pungent taste | |
Synonyms: | savoury spicy zesty savory | |
Related terms: | tasteful | |
3. | [ adjective ] attracting or delighting | |
Synonyms: | engaging | |
Examples: | "an engaging frankness" "a piquant face with large appealing eyes" |
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Related terms: | attractive | |
Similar spelling: |
piquantly Piacente |