adj. 25B6; adjective
a piquant sauce : SPICY, tangy, peppery, hot; tasty, flavoursome, flavourful, appetizing, savoury; pungent, sharp, tart, zesty, strong, salty.
a piquant story : INTRIGUING, stimulating, interesting, fascinating, colourful, exciting, lively; spicy, provocative, racy; informal juicy.
bland, dull.