PIQUANCY Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

piquancy

noun

ˈpē-kən(t)-sē

Definition of piquancy

as in spice

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

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Recent Examples of piquancy The key to its flavor is a balance of sweet, spice, piquancy and heat, which creates a balanced and addictive bite. — Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 17 June 2024 The most notable part of this gag was not the joke itself, a standard late-night quip delivered with appropriate piquancy. — David Sims, The Atlantic, 22 Mar. 2025 While there are pops of piquancy in Landon’s script, her direction and the performances (with the exception of Woodard) fail to inspire much more than a shrug. — Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2024 Those split levels of child and adult consciousness give the film a certain piquancy, a little gap where drama can spark in a story where almost nothing really happens except a kid takes a plane ride, or several plane rides, with his mom. — Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for piquancy

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The word entered English during British rule in India and was later extended to mean a hot alcoholic drink, especially one mixed with spirits, hot water, sugar, and spices.

— Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
Chili powder, cumin, and cayenne give it the signature chili spice (leave out the cayenne for a milder version) while Worcestershire and tomato sauce provide savoriness.

— Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 3 July 2026

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