'Piqued' definitions:
Definition of 'Piqued'
From: GCIDE
- Pique \Pique\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Piqued; p. pr. & vb. n. Piquing.] [F. piquer. See Pike.]
- 1. To wound the pride of; to sting; to nettle; to irritate; to fret; to offend; to excite to anger. [1913 Webster]
- Pique her, and soothe in turn. --Byron. [1913 Webster]
- 2. To excite to action by causing resentment or jealousy; to stimulate; to prick; as, to pique ambition, or curiosity. --Prior. [1913 Webster]
- 3. To pride or value; -- used reflexively. [1913 Webster]
- Men . . . pique themselves upon their skill. --Locke. [1913 Webster]
- Syn: To offend; displease; irritate; provoke; fret; nettle; sting; goad; stimulate. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'piqued'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- aggravated,
- angry,
- annoyed,
- attracted,
- bothered,
- browned-off,
- bugged,
- burnt-up,
- cathectic,
- chafed,
- concerned,
- curious,
- disturbed,
- enthusiastic,
- exasperated,
- excited,
- fascinated,
- galled,
- griped,
- huffy,
- interested,
- irked,
- irritated,
- keen on,
- miffed,
- nettled,
- passionate,
- peeved,
- provoked,
- put-out,
- resentful,
- riled,
- roiled,
- ruffled,
- tantalized,
- tickled,
- titillated,
- troubled,
- turned-on,
- vexed