Piquancy
noun
The quality of having a strong, spicy taste.
The piquancy of the chili gives the dish a bold flavor.
Often appears as...
- add piquancy
- piquancy of spices
noun
The quality of being exciting, stimulating or intriguing.
The mystery novel had a certain piquancy that kept me reading into the night.
Often appears as...
- piquancy in mystery
- piquancy of plot
Usage tips
Literary
noun
The quality of having a strong, spicy taste.
The piquancy of the chili gives the dish a bold flavor.
Often appears as...
- add piquancy
- piquancy of spices
noun
The quality of being exciting, stimulating or intriguing.
The mystery novel had a certain piquancy that kept me reading into the night.
Often appears as...
- piquancy in mystery
- piquancy of plot
Usage tips
Literary
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Sensory Impact
Piquancy usually describes a sensation that makes the mouth react, often related to spices.
The piquancy of the ginger was immediately felt on the tongue.
Pro Tip 2/3Culinary Context
Piquancy is often used to talk about food and can indicate a complex layering of flavors.
The piquancy of this salsa comes from a blend of fresh herbs and jalapenos.
Pro Tip 3/3Intensity Variation
Not all spicy foods have piquancy; the term suggests a pleasing sharpness rather than overwhelming heat.
The chef added some pepper to increase the stew's piquancy without making it too hot.
Pro Tip 1/3Sensory Impact
Piquancy usually describes a sensation that makes the mouth react, often related to spices.
The piquancy of the ginger was immediately felt on the tongue.
Pro Tip 2/3Culinary Context
Piquancy is often used to talk about food and can indicate a complex layering of flavors.
The piquancy of this salsa comes from a blend of fresh herbs and jalapenos.
Pro Tip 3/3Intensity Variation
Not all spicy foods have piquancy; the term suggests a pleasing sharpness rather than overwhelming heat.
The chef added some pepper to increase the stew's piquancy without making it too hot.
Pro Tip 1/3Sensory Impact
Piquancy usually describes a sensation that makes the mouth react, often related to spices.
The piquancy of the ginger was immediately felt on the tongue.
Pro Tip 2/3Culinary Context
Piquancy is often used to talk about food and can indicate a complex layering of flavors.
The piquancy of this salsa comes from a blend of fresh herbs and jalapenos.
Pro Tip 3/3Intensity Variation
Not all spicy foods have piquancy; the term suggests a pleasing sharpness rather than overwhelming heat.
The chef added some pepper to increase the stew's piquancy without making it too hot.
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Quote examples
Simon Newcomb
Canadian Mathematician
The reports of the eclipse parties not only described the scientific observations in great detail, but also the travels and experiences, and were sometimes marked by a piquancy not common in official documents.
Quote examples
Simon Newcomb
Canadian Mathematician
The reports of the eclipse parties not only described the scientific observations in great detail, but also the travels and experiences, and were sometimes marked by a piquancy not common in official documents.
Example 1 of 1
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