pique

• Существительное, обозначающее плотную ткань с выпуклыми рубчиками, или внезапное чувство раздражения или обиды.

A noun referring to a tightly woven fabric with raised cords, or a sudden feeling of irritation or resentment.

1. B2formal

   A type of tightly woven fabric with raised cords or ridges, often used for clothing or upholstery.

   Пике

   • The dress was made of a fine cotton pique.
   • He chose a pique fabric for his summer suit.
   • The upholstery featured a classic pique pattern.

2. B2formal

   A feeling of irritation or resentment, often resulting from a slight or insult.

   Обида или раздражение

   • She left the room in a fit of pique.
   • His comment was made out of pique rather than genuine anger.
   • He felt a sudden pique when his suggestion was ignored.

   Synonymsannoyancedispleasuredudgeonexasperationhuffirritationresentmentumbragevexation

   Antonymscontentmentdelightgratificationpleasuresatisfaction

• Глагол, используемый для выражения действия по стимулированию интереса, любопытства или обиды.

A verb used to express the act of stimulating interest, curiosity, or resentment.

1. Cause resentment or indignationC1formal

   To make someone feel annoyed, offended, or irritated, often due to a perceived slight.

   Вызвать обиду

   • His rude comment piqued her deeply.
   • She was piqued by his lack of acknowledgment.
   • The unfair criticism piqued the entire team.

   Synonymsaffrontannoydispleaseexasperategallirkirritatenettleoffendpeeveprovokerufflevex

   Antonymsappeasecalmcomfortmollifypacifyplacatepleasesoothe