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noun
- 1. a pleasantly sharp and appetizing flavour; spiciness: "the tangy soy dip gave them a slightly Asian piquancy" Similar
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PIQUANCY definition: 1. interest and excitement, especially because of being mysterious: 2. a pleasant sharp or spicy…. Learn more.
: the quality or state of being piquant. Synonyms. nip. pungency. spice. tang. zest. zing. See all Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus. Examples of piquancy in a Sentence. a talk show host known for the quickness and piquancy of his wit I appreciated the piquancy of the peppers in the sauce.
PIQUANCY meaning: 1. interest and excitement, especially because of being mysterious: 2. a pleasant sharp or spicy…. Learn more.
Piquancy definition: the fact or quality of being pleasantly strong, sharp, or tart in taste or flavor. See examples of PIQUANCY used in a sentence.
1. Pleasantly pungent or tart in taste; spicy. 2. Appealingly provocative; charming: a piquant wit; a piquant face. 3. Causing hurt feelings; stinging: "people with equally piquant opinions about obesity, appearance and American doublespeak about weight" (Virginia Heffernan).
Something that tastes zesty or tangy has piquancy. The piquancy of your dad's spaghetti sauce is what makes it your favorite. Things with piquancy are exciting, either because of the way they taste or because they are fascinating.
Synonyms for PIQUANCY: spice, zest, tang, pungency, zing, excitement, flavor, thrill; Antonyms of PIQUANCY: insipidity, flatness, tastelessness, predictability, dulness, dullness, monotony, sameness
Definition of piquancy noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
agreeably pungent or sharp in taste or flavor; pleasantly biting or tart: a piquant aspic. agreeably stimulating, interesting, or attractive: a piquant glance. of an interestingly provocative or lively character: a piquant wit. [ Archaic.]sharp or stinging, esp. to the feelings. Italian piccante.
Piquancy definition, the fact or quality of being pleasantly strong, sharp, or tart in taste or flavor: Piquillo peppers, with their smoky, sweet piquancy, have a unique and irresistible flavor. See more.
