piquant 音标拼音: [p'ikənt]
a . 辛辣的,开胃的,活泼的,痛快的,调皮的,淘气的
辛辣的,开胃的,活泼的,痛快的,调皮的,淘气的
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piquant adj 1 :
having an agreeably pungent taste [
synonym : {
piquant },
{
savory }, {
savoury }, {
spicy }, {
zesty }]
2 :
engagingly stimulating or provocative ; "
a piquant wit ";
"
salty language " [
synonym : {
piquant }, {
salty }]
3 :
attracting or delighting ; "
an engaging frankness "; "
a piquant face with large appealing eyes " [
synonym : {
engaging }, {
piquant }]
Piquant \
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 .
[
1913 Webster ]
147 Moby Thesaurus words for "
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 ,
spirit -
stirring ,
spirited ,
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
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PIQUANT Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster The meaning of PIQUANT is agreeably stimulating to the taste; especially : having a pleasantly pungent, sharp, or spicy taste How to use piquant in a sentence Did you know?
PIQUANT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary PIQUANT definition: 1 interesting and exciting, especially because of being mysterious: 2 having a pleasant sharp or… Learn more
PIQUANT Definition Meaning | Dictionary. com Piquant definition: agreeably pungent or sharp in taste or flavor; pleasantly biting or tart See examples of PIQUANT used in a sentence
Piquant - definition of piquant by The Free Dictionary Define piquant piquant synonyms, piquant pronunciation, piquant translation, English dictionary definition of piquant adj 1 Pleasantly pungent or tart in taste; spicy 2 Appealingly provocative; charming: a piquant wit; a piquant face 3 Causing hurt feelings; stinging:
Piquant - Definition, Meaning Synonyms - Vocabulary. com Feeling a little saucy? Perhaps a bit provocative — but in a good way? Then it's safe to say your personality is a little piquant
piquant, n. adj. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford . . . What does the word piquant mean? There are six meanings listed in OED's entry for the word piquant , two of which are labelled obsolete See ‘Meaning use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence
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