— piquancy, piquantness , n. — piquantly , adv.
/pee"keuhnt, -kahnt, pee kahnt"/ , adj.
1. agreeably pungent or sharp in taste or flavor; pleasantly biting or tart: a piquant aspic.
2. agreeably stimulating, interesting, or attractive: a piquant glance.
3. of an interestingly provocative or lively character: a piquant wit.
4. Archaic. sharp or stinging, esp. to the feelings.
[ 1515-25; 1 , -ANT); r. pickante piccante ]
Syn. 1. spicy. 2. intriguing. 3. sharp, clever.
Ant. 1. insipid.