piquant

• 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。

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

1. Pleasantly sharp tasteB2formalculinary

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

   开胃的辛辣味

   • 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.

   同义词pepperypungentsharpspicytangytartzesty

   反义词blandboringmildtasteless

2. Stimulating or provocativeC1formal

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

   辛辣刺激的

   • 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.

   同义词excitinginterestingintriguingprovocativespicystimulatingtantalizingzesty

   反义词blanddulltameuninterestingvapid

3. Attractive or delightfulC1formal

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

   俏皮迷人的

   • 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.

   同义词appealingcharmingdelightfulengaginginterestingintriguingprovocativestimulating

   反义词blandboringdullflatinsipiduninterestingvapid