piquant
🇬🇧 UK/'pi:kәnt/🇺🇸 US
GREC2
Definitions
adj.
Pleasantly spicy or tangy in taste; stimulating and interesting to the mind.
辛辣的,开胃的;刺激的,有趣的
🧩 Root Breakdown
Loanwordpiquantother
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Common Collocations
- 1.piquant flavor辛辣的风味
- 2.piquant wit犀利的机智
- 3.[piquant remark]辛辣的评论
- 4.piquant sauce开胃酱汁
Example Sentences
- 1.
The chef added a piquant sauce that gave the dish a delightful kick.
- 2.
Her piquant wit made every conversation lively and memorable.
- 3.
The documentary offered a piquant commentary on modern social media culture.