piquant

Describes a taste or flavor that is pleasantly sharp, spicy, or tangy; can also refer to something intellectually stimulating or intriguing.

ruОписывает вкус, который приятно острый, пряный или пикантный; также может относиться к чему-то интеллектуально стимулирующему или интригующему.esDescribe un sabor que es agradablemente picante, especiado o sabroso; también puede referirse a algo intelectualmente estimulante o intrigante.frDécrit un goût agréablement relevé, épicé ou savoureux ; peut aussi se référer à quelque chose de stimulant intellectuellement ou d'intriguant.deBezeichnet einen angenehm scharfen, würzigen oder pikanten Geschmack; kann auch etwas geistig Anregendes oder Intrigierendes beschreiben.ptDescreve um sabor agradavelmente picante, apimentado ou forte; também pode se referir a algo intelectualmente estimulante, provocante ou intrigante.zh形容味道辛辣开胃、爽口刺激；也可形容事物机智风趣、引人入胜。arيصف طعمًا لاذعًا مستساغًا أو حارًا أو شهيًا؛ ويُستعمل أيضًا لوصف ما يثير الذهن أو يبعث على الفضول والتشويق.

1. Pleasantly sharp taste B2 formal culinary

   Having a pleasantly sharp, spicy, or tangy flavor that stimulates the appetite.

   • The chef added a piquant sauce to the grilled fish.
   • This dish has a piquant flavor from the chili and lime.
   • She enjoys piquant foods that wake up her taste buds.

   ruПикантныйesSabor agradablemente picantefrpiquant (goût relevé)dePikantptPicantezh开胃的辛辣味arلاذع مستساغ

   Synonymes: pepperypungentsharpspicytangytartzesty

   Antonymes: blandboringmildtasteless

2. Stimulating or provocative C1 formal

   Engagingly stimulating, intriguing, or provocative in an intellectual or emotional way.

   • The article offered a piquant commentary on modern politics.
   • Her piquant remarks kept the conversation lively.
   • The film's piquant dialogue challenged the audience's assumptions.

   ruПикантныйesEstimulante o provocadorfrPiquant (sens figuré)dePikantptPicantezh辛辣刺激的arحاد ومثير للفكر

   Synonymes: excitinginterestingintriguingprovocativespicystimulatingtantalizingzesty

   Antonymes: blanddulltameuninterestingvapid

3. Attractive or delightful C1 formal

   Having a quality that attracts or delights, often in a charming or intriguing manner.

   • The garden had a piquant charm with its unexpected color combinations.
   • His piquant smile made her curious about his story.
   • The novel's piquant descriptions brought the setting to life.

   ruПикантныйesque atrae o deleitafrAttrayant ou délicieuxdePikantptPicantezh俏皮迷人的arجذاب وممتع

   Synonymes: appealingcharmingdelightfulengaginginterestingintriguingprovocativestimulating

   Antonymes: blandboringdullflatinsipiduninterestingvapid

• more piquant comparative form
• most piquant superlative form