piquance

• Nom désignant une qualité agréablement piquante ou épicée, ainsi que le caractère de ce qui est stimulant ou excitant pour l'esprit de façon plaisante.

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

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1. Tart spicy qualityC1formal

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

   Piquant (saveur)

   • 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.

   Synonymesbitekickpungencysharpnessspicinesstangtartnesszestzing

2. Stimulating or exciting qualityC1formal

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

   Caractère piquant, stimulant

   • 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.

   Synonymesbiteexcitementflavorinterestkickpiquancypungencysavorspicestimulationtangthrillzest

   Antonymesblandnessdullnesstedium