piquancy

Noun

Meaning

The quality or state of being piquant.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

tang zest nip piquance piquantness tanginess interest color salt punch pepper hotness sparkle savor edge
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Antonyms

guzzle drink dinner banquet devour dullness
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Hypernyms

quality spice spiciness spicery

Phrases with the word

add piquancy to

Examples

As perpetual secretary it was his duty to pronounce historical eulogies on deceased members; and for this duty his rapidity and facility of thought, and his happy piquancy of style, and his extensive knowledge peculiarly adapted him. Source: Internet

Black Forest sausage is a pork based sausage and its piquancy is brought to life with a palatable mix of aroma and flavour of natural spices from Sri Lanka. Source: Internet

The cheese has a distinctive flavour, well-developed but not too strong, creamy with a slight piquancy, and leaves an aftertaste that is characteristic of sheep’s milk. Source: Internet

While the dish is a little bland, it makes a nice foil for the piquancy of the shrimp. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

pipy Piqua piquance piquant piquant cake piquante