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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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   Piquant means engagingly provocative or agreeably stimulating, especially to the taste. It comes from the Middle French verb piquer, meaning "to sting" or "to prick". See synonyms, examples, word history and related articles.

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

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   Piquant means interesting and exciting, especially because of being mysterious, or having a pleasant sharp or spicy taste. Learn how to use this word in different contexts and languages with Cambridge Dictionary.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › piquantPIQUANT Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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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.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › piquantPiquant - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Definitions of piquant. adjective. having an agreeably pungent taste. synonyms: savory, savoury, spicy, zesty. tasty. pleasing to the sense of taste. 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.

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

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   Piquant means interesting and exciting, especially because of being mysterious, or having a pleasant sharp or spicy taste. Learn how to use this word in different contexts and languages with Cambridge Dictionary.

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

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   Piquant means having a pleasantly spicy taste or being interesting and exciting. Learn more about its synonyms, pronunciation, word origin and examples of usage.

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

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   Piquant means having an agreeably pungent or tart taste, or appealingly provocative or charming. Find out the origin, pronunciation, and translations of piquant in different languages.