piquancy

pi·quan·cy

noun \ˈpē-kən(t)-sē, ˈpi-kwən(t)-\

Definition of PIQUANCY

: the quality or state of being piquant

Examples of PIQUANCY

1. <a talk show host known for the quickness and piquancy of his wit>
2. <I appreciated the piquancy of the peppers in the sauce.>

First Known Use of PIQUANCY

1664

Related to PIQUANCY

Synonyms: nip, pungency, spice, tang, zest, zing

Antonyms: insipidity

Related Words: raciness, spiciness; fieriness, hotness; acuteness, keenness, sharpness; provocativeness; excitement, invigoration, stimulant, stimulation, stimulus, thrill; bitterness, mordance, trenchancy; flavor, redolence, savor (also savour), savoriness, tastiness

Near Antonyms: flatness, tastelessness; dullness (also dulness), insipidity, monotonousness, monotony, platitude, predictability, sameness, tediousness; blandness, thinness, weakness

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