Definition of Piquant

1. Adjective. Having an agreeably pungent taste.

Exact synonyms: Savory, Savoury, Spicy, Zesty
Similar to: Tasty
Derivative terms: Savoriness, Savory, Savour, Savoury, Spiciness, Zest

2. Adjective. Engagingly stimulating or provocative. "Salty language"
Exact synonyms: Salty
Similar to: Stimulating
Derivative terms: Saltiness

3. Adjective. Attracting or delighting. "A piquant face with large appealing eyes"
Exact synonyms: Engaging
Similar to: Attractive

Definition of Piquant

1. a. Stimulating to the taste; giving zest; tart; sharp; pungent; as, a piquant anecdote.

Definition of Piquant

1. Adjective. Engaging; charming. ¹

2. Adjective. Favorably stimulating to the palate; pleasantly spicy; stimulating. ¹

3. Adjective. (archaic) Causing hurt feelings; scathing. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Piquant

1. having an agreeably sharp taste [adj]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Piquant

piprine
piprinhydrinate
pips
pipsissewa
pipsissewas
pipsqueak
pipsqueaks
pipsyl
pipul
pipuls
pipy
piquance
piquances
piquancies
piquancy
piquant (current term)
piquantly
piquantness
piquantnesses
pique
piqued
piqueer
piqueered
piqueerer
piqueerers
piqueering
piqueers
piques
piquet
piqueted

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