English / word
piquant
adjective C1MEANING IN ENGLISH
Having a pleasantly sharp taste or appetizing spicy flavor; pleasantly stimulating to the mind.
In context
01
The chef served a piquant curry garnished with fresh coriander.
02
The chef added a piquant sauce to the dish to enhance its flavor.
Synonyms
spicy,tangy,zesty
Antonyms
dull,bland,insipid
Collocations
piquant flavor,piquant sauce,piquant taste