piquancy

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

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 qualityB2formalculinary

   A pleasantly sharp, tangy, or spicy flavor that stimulates the taste buds.

   Goût piquant et acidulé

   • The piquancy of the salsa came from the fresh lime and chili.
   • She added a dash of vinegar to give the dish some piquancy.
   • The chef balanced the piquancy with a touch of sweetness.

   Synonymesbitekickpungencysharpnessspicetangtartnesszestzip

   Antonymesblandnessmildness

2. Stimulating or exciting qualityC1formal

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

   Caractère piquant, saveur excitante

   • The piquancy of her remarks kept the audience engaged.
   • His writing has a certain piquancy that makes it memorable.
   • The conversation had a piquancy that made it far from dull.

   Synonymesexcitementintriguekickpunchspicestimulationtangzest

   Antonymesblandnessdullnessflatnessinsipiditytedium