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    piquancy
    /ˈpiːk(ə)nsi/

    noun

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPIQUANCY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    PIQUANCY definition: 1. interest and excitement, especially because of being mysterious: 2. a pleasant sharp or spicy…. Learn more.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › piquancyPiquancy Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    : the quality or state of being piquant. Synonyms. nip. pungency. spice. tang. zest. zing. See all Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus. Examples of piquancy in a Sentence. a talk show host known for the quickness and piquancy of his wit I appreciated the piquancy of the peppers in the sauce.

  4. ludwig.guru › s › piquancypiquancy | English Definition & Examples | Ludwig

    The word 'piquancy' is a correct and usable word in written English. It means an interesting or sharp taste or flavor, but it can also be used figuratively to mean interest or sophistication. For example, you can say: "The piquancy of the gourmet meal was remarkable.".

  5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPIQUANCY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    PIQUANCY meaning: 1. interest and excitement, especially because of being mysterious: 2. a pleasant sharp or spicy…. Learn more.

  6. www.dictionary.com › browse › piquancyPIQUANCY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Piquancy definition: the fact or quality of being pleasantly strong, sharp, or tart in taste or flavor. See examples of PIQUANCY used in a sentence.

  7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › piquancyPiquancy - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Something that tastes zesty or tangy has piquancy. The piquancy of your dad's spaghetti sauce is what makes it your favorite. Things with piquancy are exciting, either because of the way they taste or because they are fascinating.

  8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishpiquancy noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Definition of piquancy noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  9. www.thefreedictionary.com › piquancyPiquancy - definition of piquancy by The Free Dictionary

    1. Pleasantly pungent or tart in taste; spicy. 2. Appealingly provocative; charming: a piquant wit; a piquant face. 3. Causing hurt feelings; stinging: "people with equally piquant opinions about obesity, appearance and American doublespeak about weight" (Virginia Heffernan).

  10. www.oed.com › dictionary › piquancy_npiquancy, n. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English ...

    The earliest known use of the noun piquancy is in the mid 1600s. OED's earliest evidence for piquancy is from 1664, in the writing of John Evelyn, diarist and writer. piquancy is formed within English, by derivation.

  11. www.yourdictionary.com › piquancyPiquancy Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

    Piquancy definition: The degree to which something is piquant , stimulating or exciting.