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Definitions for Piquant
[1] agreeably pungent or sharp in taste or flavor; pleasantly biting or tart: a piquant aspic.
[2] agreeably stimulating, interesting, or attractive: a piquant glance.
[3] of an interestingly provocative or lively character: a piquant wit.
[4] Archaic . sharp or stinging, especially to the feelings.
[5] having an agreeably pungent or tart taste
[6] lively or stimulating to the mind
Words related to Piquant
spicy, pungent, poignant, racy, savory, peppery, tangy, zesty, interesting, lively, provocative, sharp, snappy, sparkling, spirited, stimulating, tart, zestful
Words nearby Piquant
pippin, pipsissewa, pipsqueak, pipy, piqua, piquant, pique, piquet, piquillo, piqué, pir
Origin of Piquant
1515–25; < French: literally, pricking (see pique1, -ant); replacing pickante < Italian piccante
Other words from Piquant
pi·quan·cy , pi·quant·ness , noun
pi·quant·ly , adverb
Word origin for Piquant
C16: from French (literally: prickling), from piquer to prick, goad; see pique 1
Synonyms for Piquant
peppery, poignant, pungent, racy, savory, spicy, tangy, zesty, highly-seasoned, interesting, lively, provocative, sharp, snappy, sparkling, spirited, stimulating, stinging, tart, well-flavored, with a kick, zestful