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Synonyms
pi·quant (pḗkənt, -känt́, pē-känt́)

[French, from Old French present participle of piquer, to prick; see pique.]

adjective 

  1. Pleasantly pungent or tart in taste; spicy.
    1. Appealingly provocative: a piquant wit.
    2. Charming, interesting, or attractive: a piquant face.
  3. Archaic Causing hurt feelings; stinging.

derivatives

píquan·cy
noun
píquant·ly
adverb