piquant Sentence Examples
- 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.
- The piquant peppercorns provided a subtle warmth that balanced the sweetness of the chocolate cake.
- The piquant mustard added a lively kick to the ordinary ham sandwich.
- The piquant ginger tea soothed our sore throats and left a warm, tingling sensation in our mouths.
- The piquant pickles cut through the richness of the fried chicken, making each bite even more satisfying.
- The piquant chutney, with its blend of sweet and savory flavors, was the perfect accompaniment to the grilled salmon.
- The piquant perfume, with its notes of citrus and spice, instantly lifted our spirits.
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:
- drab
- numbing
- tiring
- tiring
- dreary
- dilute
- monotonous
- boring
- bland
- banal
- stodgy
- barren
- humdrum
- tedious
- weak
- numbing
- pedestrian
- zestless
- tedious
- pedestrian
- boring
- arid
- drab
- dull
- ponderous
- ponderous
- dull
- flavorless
- wearisome
- leaden
- stodgy
- stale
- zestless
- leaden
- dilute
- humdrum
- monotonous
- colorless
- bland
- dreary
- savorless
- weak
- banal
- thin
- savorless
- colorless
- uninteresting
- arid
- wearisome
- stale
- uninteresting
- flavorless
- barren
- thin
Synonyms:
- exciting
- tasty
- appetizing
- invigorating
- provoking
- ambrosial
- mordant
- galvanizing
- palatable
- gingery
- riveting
- delectable
- cutting
- racy
- toothsome
- animating
- gripping
- enlightening
- enthralling
- scrumptious
- engaging
- intriguing
- luscious
- fiery
- absorbing
- arresting
- engrossing
- hot
- keen
- energizing
- savorous
- bitter
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
spicy, salty, poignant, pungent, zesty, delicious, savory, savoury, fascinating, zingy
dry, dry, flat, tasteless, predictable, predictable, tasteless, insipid, flat,insipid
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.
