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单词 piquancy
释义

piquancy

noun

pi·​quan·​cy ˈpē-kən(t)-sē How to pronounce piquancy (audio)
ˈpi-kwən(t)-
: the quality or state of being piquant

Synonyms

  • nip
  • pungency
  • spice
  • tang
  • zest
  • zing
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Example Sentences

a talk show host known for the quickness and piquancy of his wit I appreciated the piquancy of the peppers in the sauce.
Recent Examples on the Web Locking eyes with assistant concertmaster Elita Kang and Tamestit in turn, Kavakos accented the music with piquancy. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 8 Aug. 2022 For instance, ginger syrup, made at home or purchased, provides piquancy; so does a teaspoonful of cider, either apple cider or another sort. Carol Deptolla, Journal Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2022 The Baltimore dialogue still has Old Bay piquancy, and some strong performances kick scenes to life. James Poniewozik, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2022 Finally, a dose of horseradish gives the sauce a welcome piquancy. Christopher Kimball, USA TODAY, 22 Apr. 2022 Adding piquancy to the current boycott is that it’s being done by reliable recent and future Olympic host nations. Graham Dunbar, The Christian Science Monitor, 9 Dec. 2021 Adding piquancy to the current boycott is that it’s being done by reliable recent and future Olympic host nations. Graham Dunbar, The Christian Science Monitor, 9 Dec. 2021 Adding piquancy to the current boycott is that it’s being done by reliable recent and future Olympic host nations. Graham Dunbar, The Christian Science Monitor, 9 Dec. 2021 Adding piquancy to the current boycott is that it’s being done by reliable recent and future Olympic host nations. Graham Dunbar, The Christian Science Monitor, 9 Dec. 2021 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1664, in the meaning defined above

piquancy

noun

as in spice
the quality or state of being stimulating to the mind or senses a talk show host known for the quickness and piquancy of his wit I appreciated the piquancy of the peppers in the sauce

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • spice
  • pungency
  • tang
  • zing
  • zest
  • excitement
  • spiciness
  • flavor
  • thrill
  • nip
  • raciness
  • hotness
  • stimulation
  • bitterness
  • provocativeness
  • acuteness
  • fieriness
  • savoriness
  • stimulus
  • invigoration
  • stimulant
  • sharpness
  • redolence
  • savor
  • tastiness
  • keenness
  • savour
  • mordancy
  • trenchancy

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • insipidity
  • flatness
  • tastelessness
  • predictability
  • insipidity
  • dulness
  • dullness
  • monotony
  • sameness
  • tediousness
  • blandness
  • weakness
  • thinness
  • platitude
  • monotonousness
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