piquant (Meaning)
piquant (s)
having an agreeably pungent taste
engagingly stimulating or provocative
attracting or delighting
piquant (a.)
Stimulating to the taste; giving zest; tart; sharp; pungent; as, a piquant anecdote.
Synonyms & Antonyms of piquant
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
- stodgy
- numbing
- barren
- dreary
- bland
- thin
- boring
- drab
- drab
- savorless
- leaden
- zestless
- thin
- bland
- pedestrian
- weak
- boring
- humdrum
- flavorless
- dilute
- stodgy
- barren
- pedestrian
- ponderous
- zestless
- banal
- dreary
- leaden
- stale
- savorless
- tiring
- ponderous
- weak
- tedious
- wearisome
- monotonous
- dull
- uninteresting
- numbing
- tiring
- arid
- dull
- arid
- tedious
- monotonous
- dilute
- stale
- wearisome
- humdrum
- colorless
- colorless
- uninteresting
- flavorless
- banal
Synonyms:
- animating
- palatable
- arresting
- engaging
- enlightening
- riveting
- tasty
- invigorating
- mordant
- keen
- toothsome
- gripping
- bitter
- savorous
- gingery
- delectable
- ambrosial
- galvanizing
- luscious
- appetizing
- racy
- engrossing
- enthralling
- provoking
- scrumptious
- intriguing
- absorbing
- cutting
- energizing
- hot
- fiery
- exciting
Antonyms:
FAQs About the word piquant
having an agreeably pungent taste, engagingly stimulating or provocative, attracting or delightingStimulating to the taste; giving zest; tart; sharp; pungent; a
delicious, salty, savoury, poignant, savory,spicy, zesty, pungent,pert, flavorful
predictable,insipid, insipid, tasteless, dry, dry, flat, tasteless, predictable, flat
The piquant aroma of sizzling onions filled the air, whetting our appetites.
The vinaigrette had a piquant tang that complemented the earthy sweetness of the roasted vegetables.
The piquant sauce, made with a blend of herbs and spices, awakened our taste buds.
The piquant cheese, with its salty and slightly sharp notes, added complexity to the pasta dish.
