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Piquantness
see synonyms of piquantnessNoun
WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.
Piquantness
see synonyms of piquantnessadjective
1.
having an agreeably pungent or tart taste
2.
lively or stimulating to the mind
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Piquantness
see synonyms of piquantness adjective
1.
agreeably pungent or stimulating to the taste; pleasantly sharp or biting
2.
exciting agreeable interest or curiosity; stimulating; provocative
3. Archaic
piercing or stinging; bitter
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Piquantness
see synonyms of piquantnessadj.
1. Pleasantly pungent or tart in taste; spicy.
2. Appealingly provocative; charming: a piquant wit; a piquant face.
3. Causing hurt feelings; stinging: "people with equally piquant opinions about obesity, appearance and American doublespeak about weight" (Virginia Heffernan).
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