piquance

• Substantiv, das eine angenehm scharfe oder würzige Eigenschaft bezeichnet sowie die Eigenschaft, den Geist auf angenehme Weise anzuregen oder zu reizen.

A noun referring to a pleasantly sharp or spicy quality, or the quality of being agreeably stimulating or exciting to the mind.

unzählbar

1. Tart spicy qualityC1formal

   A sharp, tangy, or pleasantly pungent flavor, often associated with food.

   Pikanterie

   • The piquance of the lemon sauce enhanced the fish dish.
   • She enjoyed the piquance of the pickled vegetables.
   • The chef added chili for extra piquance.

   Synonymebitekickpungencysharpnessspicinesstangtartnesszestzing

2. Stimulating or exciting qualityC1formal

   The quality of being agreeably stimulating, intriguing, or mentally exciting.

   Pikanterie

   • The piquance of her wit made the conversation lively.
   • The novel's piquance kept readers engaged from start to finish.
   • There was a certain piquance in his remarks that sparked debate.

   Synonymebiteexcitementflavorinterestkickpiquancypungencysavorspicestimulationtangthrillzest

   Antonymeblandnessdullnesstedium