Synonyms for piquant
- adjective
Definitions
- adj. 1
Stimulating to the senses; engaging; charming.
- adj. 2
Favorably stimulating to the palate; pleasantly spicy; tangy.
- adj. 3
Producing a burning sensation due to the presence of chilies or similar spices; spicy, hot.
Related words
- Word family
- piquancy piquantly piquantness
- Other spellings
- piquante
Example sentences
- spicy We explained to him that we don't like spicy food.
- pungent Pungent fumes arose from the chemical mixture.
- racy He often makes racy remarks just for attention.
- biting You don't have to play outside in the biting wind.
- stinging Don't fear the stinging of the thorns if you want to break the rose.
By length
- 4 letters
- keen1, racy2
- 5 letters
- smart1, sharp1, spicy2, salty2, zesty
- 6 letters
- strong1, lively2, biting2, savory3
- 7 letters
- pointed2, caustic2, pungent2, savoury
- 8 letters
- engaging3, piercing2, spirited3, poignant2, stinging2
- 9 letters
- sparkling2
- 10 letters
- attractive3
- 11 letters
- stimulating4
- 12 letters
- epigrammatic5
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (racy2 = 2 syllables).