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   Pi·quant

   /ˈpēk(w)ənt/

   

   adjective

   • 1. having a pleasantly sharp taste or appetizing flavor: "a piquant tartare sauce" Similar spicytangyspicedpepperyhottastyflavorsomeflavorfulappetizinghighly seasonedsavorypungentsharptartzestystrongsaltyrare:sapidflavorous
   • ▪ pleasantly stimulating or exciting to the mind. Similar intriguingstimulatinginterestingfascinatingcolorfulexcitingarrestinglivelysparklingspiritedwittyspicyprovocativeracysaltyinformal: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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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › piquantPiquant Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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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.

4. www.thefreedictionary.com › piquantPiquant - definition of piquant by The Free Dictionary

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   1. Pleasantly pungent or tart in taste; spicy. 2. Appealingly provocative; charming: a piquant wit; a piquant face. 3. Causing hurt feelings; stinging: "people with equally piquant opinions about obesity, appearance and American doublespeak about weight" (Virginia Heffernan).

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPIQUANT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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

6. www.yourdictionary.com › piquantPiquant Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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   Piquant Definition. pēkənt, -känt, pē-känt. Meanings. Synonyms. Sentences. Definition Source. Origin. Adjective. Filter. adjective. Agreeably pungent or stimulating to the taste; pleasantly sharp or biting. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Exciting agreeable interest or curiosity; stimulating; provocative. Webster's New World.

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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”.

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

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   3 days ago · 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.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPIQUANT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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

10. www.oed.com › dictionary › piquant_npiquant, n. & adj. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English ...

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    What does the word piquant mean? There are six meanings listed in OED's entry for the word piquant, two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. piquant has developed meanings and uses in subjects including.

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarypiquant | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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    piquant meaning: having a pleasant, spicy taste. Learn more.