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- pronunciation:
- pi
k
 nt
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pi
kant
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
of food, having a deliciously sharp or spicy taste.
We were served a piquant broth with flavors of lime and chili peppers.- synonyms:
- savory, sharp, spicy
- antonyms:
- bland, mild
- similar words:
- hot, peppery, pungent, strong, tangy, zesty
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| definition 2: |
lively, stimulating, or interesting; provocative.
The author's piquant treatment of traditional themes makes the book sparkle with originality.- synonyms:
- provocative, stimulating
- antonyms:
- boring, dull
- similar words:
- interesting, pungent, spicy, tantalizing, zesty
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| related words: |
hot, strong, tart |
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| derivations: |
piquantly (adv.), piquancy (n.), piquantness (n.) |
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