piquantness

• Qualité de ce qui est piquant au goût (âcre ou relevé) ou de ce qui stimule agréablement l'esprit ou l'intérêt par son caractère vif et expressif.

A noun referring to a quality that is either tart and spicy in flavor, or agreeably stimulating and exciting in a mental or intellectual sense.

indénombrable

1. Tart spicy qualityC1formal

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

   Caractère piquant et acidulé

   • The piquantness of the salsa came from the fresh lime and chili.
   • She enjoyed the piquantness of the pickled ginger.
   • The dish's piquantness was balanced by a hint of sweetness.

   Synonymesbitepiquancypungencysharpnessspicinesstangtanginesstartnesszest

   Antonymesblandnessmildnesstastelessness

2. Stimulating or exciting qualityC2formal

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

   Caractère piquant

   • The piquantness of her remarks kept the conversation lively.
   • The novel's piquantness lies in its unexpected plot twists.
   • His speech had a piquantness that captivated the audience.

   Synonymesallureexcitementfascinationinterestintriguepiquancyspicestimulationtangzest

   Antonymesblandnessdullnesstamenesstedium