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piquancy

[ˈpikwənsi]

piquancy Definition

  • 1the quality of being pleasantly stimulating or exciting, especially to the taste; spiciness
  • 2a pleasantly stimulating or interesting quality or feature

Using piquancy: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "piquancy" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The piquancy of the salsa made it irresistible.

  • Example

    The piquancy of the story kept me engaged until the end.

  • Example

    The dish lacked the piquancy that the recipe promised.

piquancy Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for piquancy

Antonyms for piquancy

Phrases with piquancy

  • to add interest or excitement to something

    Example

    The artist added some bright colors to the painting to add piquancy to it.

  • the exciting or stimulating aspects of life

    Example

    She always seeks out new experiences to add to the piquancy of her life.

  • the sharpness or cleverness of someone's humor or wit

    Example

    The comedian's piquancy of wit was appreciated by the audience.

Origins of piquancy

from French 'piquant', meaning 'pricking' or 'stimulating'

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Summary: piquancy in Brief

Piquancy [ˈpikwənsi] refers to a pleasant stimulation or excitement, especially in taste. It can also refer to an interesting or stimulating quality or feature. Examples include 'The piquancy of the salsa made it irresistible,' and 'The piquancy of the story kept me engaged until the end.' Phrases like 'add piquancy to' and 'piquancy of life' extend the term's usage to other contexts.