| Main Entry: | piquant |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | flavorful, biting |
Synonyms: |
highly-seasoned, interesting, lively, peppery, poignant, provocative, pungent, racy, savory, sharp, snappy, sparkling, spicy, spirited, stimulating, stinging, tangy, tart, well-flavored, with a kick, zestful, zesty |
| Notes: | having a sharp taste is pungent and having a pleasingly sharp taste is piquant; pungent first meant 'keenly painful or distressing' |
Antonyms: |
bland, dull |