adj
piquant
Piquant (adj) means Sharp and hurtful; cutting or harsh.
adj
1
Sharp and hurtful; cutting or harsh.
2
Lively and interesting in an attractive way.
3
Pleasantly sharp or tangy to the taste.
4
Hot and burning to the taste, as with chilli or strong spices.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Middle French piquant (“pricking, stimulating, irritating”), present participle of piquer, possibly from Old French pikier (“to prick, sting, nettle”). Doublet of picong. Related to pike.
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What is the meaning of piquant?
"piquant" (adj) means sharp and hurtful; cutting or harsh.
What is another word for piquant?
Other words for "piquant" include salty, savory, engaging, zesty, savoury.
What is the opposite of piquant?
Opposites of "piquant" include dull, insipid, flat.
What are the different meanings of piquant?
"piquant" has 3 main meanings: 1. Sharp and hurtful; cutting or harsh; 2. Lively and interesting in an attractive way; 3. Pleasantly sharp or tangy to the taste.
