piquancy
noun | /piquancy/
a pleasantly sharp flavour or quality; stimulating or exciting quality
piquancy
noun | /piquancy/
Advanced WordsMEDIUMa pleasantly sharp flavour or quality; stimulating or exciting quality
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Examples
"The salsa added piquancy to the otherwise plain dish."
"Her remarks added a piquancy that enlivened the discussion."
Mnemonic Trick
PIQUANCY → PIK (tang) — tastes that give a sharp, pleasant zing.
Etymology
From French piquant “sharp, pungent.”
Used for stimulating taste or lively interest.
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