piqued (Meaning)
piqued (imp. & p. p.)
of Pique
Synonyms & Antonyms of piqued
Synonyms:
- testy
- irritable
- steaming
- plagued
- tried
- displeased
- shirty
- grouchy
- vexed
- snappish
- aggravated
- tortured
- exasperated
- churlish
- tormented
- fretful
- petulant
- badgered
- disturbed
- ireful
- bothered
- peevish
- mad
- distressed
- grumpy
- choleric
- bilious
- frustrated
- ill-humored
- roiled
- harassed
- tested
- annoyed
- bearish
- snuffy
- cantankerous
- upset
- irritated
- touchy
- dyspeptic
- sore
- irascible
Antonyms:
piqued Sentence Examples
- The tantalizing aroma of freshly baked bread piqued her curiosity, drawing her closer to the oven.
- The enigmatic manuscript's intricate script piqued the historian's interest, promising untold secrets.
- The enigmatic smile on the stranger's face piqued his apprehension, leaving him unsure of their true intentions.
- The unusual object in the museum's display case piqued her sense of wonder, inspiring her to learn more.
- The professor's eloquent speech piqued the students' intellect, igniting a passion for knowledge.
- The eerie silence of the abandoned house piqued his fear, hinting at dark secrets hidden within.
- The unexpected discovery of a hidden treasure piqued the adventurers' excitement, driving them to explore further.
- The tantalizing glimpse of a distant land on the horizon piqued his wanderlust, stirring a longing to travel.
- The cryptic message inscribed on the ancient artifact piqued their curiosity, tantalizing them with its promise of hidden knowledge.
- The unexpected twist in the movie's plot piqued the audience's attention, leaving them eagerly anticipating the resolution.
FAQs About the word piqued
of Pique
angry, resentful, disapproving, outraged, perturbed, troubled, provoked, indignant, angered, cross
happy, pleased, content, happy,pleased, content, delighted, delighted, satisfied, satisfied
The tantalizing aroma of freshly baked bread piqued her curiosity, drawing her closer to the oven.
The enigmatic manuscript's intricate script piqued the historian's interest, promising untold secrets.
The enigmatic smile on the stranger's face piqued his apprehension, leaving him unsure of their true intentions.
The unusual object in the museum's display case piqued her sense of wonder, inspiring her to learn more.
