English adjective: piquant | |||
1. | piquant having an agreeably pungent taste | ||
Synonyms | savory, savoury, spicy, zesty | ||
Similar | tasty | ||
Antonyms | tasteless | ||
2. | piquant engagingly stimulating or provocative | ||
Samples | A piquant wit. Salty language. | ||
Synonyms | salty | ||
Similar | stimulating | ||
Antonyms | unexciting, unstimulating | ||
3. | piquant attracting or delighting | ||
Samples | An engaging frankness. A piquant face with large appealing eyes. | ||
Synonyms | engaging | ||
Similar | attractive | ||
Antonyms | unattractive | ||