'Piquant' definitions:
Definition of 'piquant'
(from WordNet)
Definition of 'Piquant'
From: GCIDE
- Piquant \Pi"quant\, a. [F., p. pr. of piquer to prick or sting. See Pike.] Stimulating to the taste; giving zest; tart; sharp; pungent; as, a piquant anecdote. "As piquant to the tongue as salt." --Addison. "Piquant railleries." --Gov. of Tongue. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'piquant'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- acerbic,
- acid,
- acrid,
- agitating,
- alluring,
- appealing,
- appetizing,
- asperous,
- astringent,
- attractive,
- beguiling,
- bewitching,
- biting,
- bitter,
- blandishing,
- breathtaking,
- cajoling,
- captivating,
- catching,
- caustic,
- challenging,
- charged,
- charismatic,
- charming,
- cliff-hanging,
- coaxing,
- come-hither,
- coquettish,
- cutting,
- disquieting,
- distracting,
- disturbing,
- electric,
- enchanting,
- encouraging,
- energizing,
- engaging,
- enravishing,
- enthralling,
- enticing,
- entrancing,
- escharotic,
- exciting,
- exhilarating,
- exotic,
- fascinating,
- fetching,
- flirtatious,
- galvanic,
- galvanizing,
- glamorous,
- harsh,
- heady,
- heart-expanding,
- heart-stirring,
- heart-swelling,
- heart-thrilling,
- hypnotic,
- impressive,
- inflammatory,
- interesting,
- intoxicating,
- intriguing,
- inviting,
- irresistible,
- irritating,
- jarring,
- jolting,
- juicy,
- keen,
- lively,
- maddening,
- mesmeric,
- mind-blowing,
- mordant,
- mouth-watering,
- moving,
- nose-tickling,
- overcoming,
- overmastering,
- overpowering,
- overwhelming,
- penetrating,
- peppery,
- peppy,
- perturbing,
- piercing,
- poignant,
- prepossessing,
- prompting,
- provocative,
- provoking,
- provoquant,
- pungent,
- racy,
- ravishing,
- readable,
- rich,
- rough,
- rousing,
- seducing,
- seductive,
- severe,
- sharp,
- siren,
- sirenic,
- snappy,
- soul-stirring,
- sour,
- sparkling,
- spellbinding,
- spellful,
- spicy,
- spirit-stirring,
- spirited,
- stimulant,
- stimulating,
- stimulative,
- stinging,
- stirring,
- striking,
- succulent,
- suspenseful,
- suspensive,
- taking,
- tantalizing,
- teasing,
- telling,
- tempting,
- thought-challenging,
- thought-inspiring,
- thought-provoking,
- thrilling,
- thrilly,
- tickling,
- titillating,
- titillative,
- trenchant,
- troubling,
- unsettling,
- upsetting,
- vitriolic,
- vivacious,
- winning,
- winsome,
- witching,
- zesty