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

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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.

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