Pronunciation: /piˈkɑnt/

Definitions of piquant

noun a piquant flavor or taste

Example Sentences

A1 I tried a new dish at the restaurant and it had a piquant flavor.

A2 The chef added a piquant sauce to the pasta to give it some extra flavor.

B1 The piquant aroma of the spices filled the kitchen as the curry simmered on the stove.

B2 The piquant taste of the cheese left a lingering sensation on my taste buds.

C1 The piquant ingredients in the recipe combined to create a harmonious blend of flavors.

C2 The piquant dish was a culinary masterpiece, showcasing the chef's skill and creativity.

adjective having a pleasantly sharp taste or appetizing flavor

Example Sentences

A1 The piquant salsa made my mouth water.

A2 She added a piquant touch to the dish with some spicy peppers.

B1 The chef's piquant sauce added a burst of flavor to the bland chicken.

B2 The piquant aroma of the curry filled the room, making everyone hungry.

C1 The piquant flavors of the exotic dish left a lasting impression on the diners.

C2 The piquant blend of spices in the marinade created a truly unforgettable taste experience.

Examples of piquant in a Sentence

formal The chef's piquant sauce added a burst of flavor to the dish.

informal I love the piquant taste of spicy food.

slang This salsa is so piquant, it's lit!

figurative Her words had a piquant edge that left a lasting impact on the audience.

Grammatical Forms of piquant

past tense

piqued

plural

piquants

comparative

more piquant

superlative

most piquant

present tense

piques

future tense

will pique

perfect tense

have piqued

continuous tense

is piquing

singular

piquant

positive degree

piquant

infinitive

to pique

gerund

piquing

participle

piqued

Origin and Evolution of piquant

First Known Use: 1611 year
Language of Origin: French
Story behind the word: The word 'piquant' originated from the French word 'piquant' which means 'pricking' or 'stimulating'
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something spicy or stimulating to the taste, the word 'piquant' has evolved to also mean something that is interesting, lively, or engaging in a more general sense.