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Piquant Definition And Meaning
What's The Definition Of Piquant? [adj] attracting or delighting; "an engaging frankness"; "a piquant face with large appealing eyes" [adj] having an agreeably pungent taste [adj] engagingly stimulating or provocative; "a piquant wit"; "salty language" Synonyms \| Synonyms for Piquant: attractive \| engaging \| salty \| savory \| savoury \| spicy \| stimulating \| tasteful \| zesty Related Terms \| Find terms related to Piquant: acerbic \| acid \| acrid \| agitating \| alluring \| appealing \| appetizing \| asperous \| astringent \| attractive \| beguiling \| bewitching \| biting \| bitter \| blandishing \| breathtaking \| cajoling \| captivating \| catching \| caustic \| challenging \| charged \| charismatic \| charming \| cliff-hanging \| coaxing \| come-hither \| coquettish \| cutting \| disquieting \| distracting \| disturbing \| electric \| enchanting \| encouraging \| energizing \| engaging \| enravishing \| enthralling \| enticing \| entrancing \| escharotic \| exciting \| exhilarating \| exotic \| fascinating \| fetching \| flirtatious \| galvanic \| galvanizing \| glamorous \| harsh \| heady \| heart-expanding \| heart-stirring \| heart-swelling \| heart-thrilling \| hypnotic \| impressive \| inflammatory \| interesting \| intoxicating \| intriguing \| inviting \| irresistible \| irritating \| jarring \| jolting \| juicy \| keen \| lively \| maddening \| mesmeric \| mind-blowing \| mordant \| mouth-watering \| moving \| nose-tickling \| overcoming \| overmastering \| overpowering \| overwhelming \| penetrating \| peppery \| peppy \| perturbing \| piercing \| poignant \| prepossessing \| prompting \| provocative \| provoking \| provoquant \| pungent \| racy \| ravishing \| readable \| rich \| rough \| rousing \| seducing \| seductive \| severe \| sharp \| siren \| sirenic \| snappy \| soul-stirring \| sour \| sparkling \| spellbinding \| spellful \| spicy \| spirited \| spirit-stirring \| stimulant \| stimulating \| stimulative \| stinging \| stirring \| striking \| succulent \| suspenseful \| suspensive \| taking \| tantalizing \| teasing \| telling \| tempting \| thought-challenging \| thought-inspiring \| thought-provoking \| thrilling \| thrilly \| tickling \| titillating \| titillative \| trenchant \| troubling \| unsettling \| upsetting \| vitriolic \| vivacious \| winning \| winsome \| witching \| zesty See Also \| Piquant In Webster's Dictionary \Pi"quant\, a. [F., p. pr. of piquer to prick or sting. See {Pike}.] Stimulating to the taste; giving zest; tart; sharp; pungent; as, a piquant anecdote. ``As piquant to the tongue as salt.'' --Addison. ``Piquant railleries.'' --Gov. of Tongue.

Piquant Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Piquant?

[adj] attracting or delighting; "an engaging frankness"; "a piquant face with large appealing eyes"
[adj] having an agreeably pungent taste
[adj] engagingly stimulating or provocative; "a piquant wit"; "salty language"

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Piquant In Webster's Dictionary

\Pi"quant\, a. [F., p. pr. of piquer to prick or sting.
See {Pike}.]
Stimulating to the taste; giving zest; tart; sharp; pungent;
as, a piquant anecdote. ``As piquant to the tongue as salt.''
--Addison. ``Piquant railleries.'' --Gov. of Tongue.

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