piquant

adjective
UK: /ˈpiːkənt/
US: /ˈpiːkənt/

  1. Having a pleasantly sharp taste or smell.

    1. The sauce has a piquant flavor that I really enjoy.
    2. She added a piquant seasoning to the meat, making it more interesting.

  2. Attractive and interesting because it is unusual or slightly shocking.

    1. The play had a piquant humor that kept the audience entertained.
    2. Her piquant remarks added a spark to the otherwise dull conversation.

Synonyms

spicy sharp tangy zesty pungent stimulating lively intriguing

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "piquant" in English means: Having a pleasantly sharp taste or smell., Attractive and interesting because it is unusual or slightly shocking..

The phonetic transcription of "piquant" is /ˈpiːkənt/ in British English and /ˈpiːkənt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "piquant": spicy, sharp, tangy, zesty, pungent, stimulating, lively, intriguing.

Example usage of "piquant": "The sauce has a piquant flavor that I really enjoy.". More examples on the page.