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piquancy

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Synonyms and Antonyms of piquancy

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 of piquancy

nip, pungency, spice, tang, zest, zing

Words Related to piquancy

raciness, spiciness

fieriness, hotness

acuteness, keenness, sharpness

provocativeness

excitement, invigoration, stimulant, stimulation, stimulus, thrill

bitterness, mordancy, trenchancy

flavor, redolence, savor (also savour), savoriness, tastiness

Near Antonyms of piquancy

flatness, tastelessness

dullness (also dulness), insipidity, monotonousness, monotony, platitude, predictability, sameness, tediousness

blandness, thinness, weakness

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