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piquance

/ˈpiː.kəns/

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noun

/ˈpiː.kəns/C2formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее приятно острое или пряное качество, а также качество быть приятно стимулирующим или возбуждающим для ума.

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

uncountable

  1. Tart spicy qualityC1formal

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

    ruПикантность

    • 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.

    Synonymsbitekickpungencysharpnessspicinesstangtartnesszestzing

  2. Stimulating or exciting qualityC1formal

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

    ruПикантность

    • 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.

    Synonymsbiteexcitementflavorinterestkickpiquancypungencysavorspicestimulationtangthrillzest

    Antonymsblandnessdullnesstedium